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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.89, 13,090.86 and 4,568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.89, 13,090.86 and 4,568.16 is: 6,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.89 : 13,090.86 = 4,568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.89/13,090.86 = 4,568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.89x = 13,090.86 × 4,568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.89x = 59,801,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,801,143.02/8,725.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.30

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