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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.46, 13,003.20 and 4,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.46, 13,003.20 and 4,779.60 is: 7,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.46 : 13,003.20 = 4,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.46/13,003.20 = 4,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.46x = 13,003.20 × 4,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.46x = 62,150,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,150,094.72/8,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.37

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