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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.70, 13,093.32 and 4,568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.70, 13,093.32 and 4,568.34 is: 6,851.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.70 : 13,093.32 = 4,568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.70/13,093.32 = 4,568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.70x = 13,093.32 × 4,568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.70x = 59,814,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,814,737.49/8,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.87

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