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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.58, 13,035.69 and 4,804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.58, 13,035.69 and 4,804.62 is: 7,194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.58 : 13,035.69 = 4,804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.58/13,035.69 = 4,804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.58x = 13,035.69 × 4,804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.58x = 62,631,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,631,536.89/8,705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.41

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