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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.54, 13,014.60 and 4,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.54, 13,014.60 and 4,513 is: 6,773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.54 : 13,014.60 = 4,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.54/13,014.60 = 4,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.54x = 13,014.60 × 4,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.54x = 58,734,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,734,889.80/8,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.29

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