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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.06, 13,055.52 and 4,540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.06, 13,055.52 and 4,540.26 is: 6,814.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.06 : 13,055.52 = 4,540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.06/13,055.52 = 4,540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.06x = 13,055.52 × 4,540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.06x = 59,275,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,275,455.24/8,699.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.01

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