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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.70, 13,084.34 and 4,562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.70, 13,084.34 and 4,562.33 is: 6,842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.70 : 13,084.34 = 4,562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.70/13,084.34 = 4,562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.70x = 13,084.34 × 4,562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.70x = 59,694,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,694,988.68/8,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.85

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