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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.06, 13,045.58 and 4,317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.06, 13,045.58 and 4,317.59 is: 6,476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.06 : 13,045.58 = 4,317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.06/13,045.58 = 4,317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.06x = 13,045.58 × 4,317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.06x = 56,325,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,325,378.94/8,697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.37

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