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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.96, 13,074.78 and 4,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.96, 13,074.78 and 4,609 is: 6,915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.96 : 13,074.78 = 4,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.96/13,074.78 = 4,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.96x = 13,074.78 × 4,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.96x = 60,261,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,261,661.02/8,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.53

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