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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.93, 13,111.98 and 4,580.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.93, 13,111.98 and 4,580.25 is: 6,869.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.93 : 13,111.98 = 4,580.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.93/13,111.98 = 4,580.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.93x = 13,111.98 × 4,580.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.93x = 60,056,080.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,056,080.05/8,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.89

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