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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.72, 13,122.82 and 4,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.72, 13,122.82 and 4,363.80 is: 6,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.72 : 13,122.82 = 4,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.72/13,122.82 = 4,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.72x = 13,122.82 × 4,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.72x = 57,265,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,265,361.92/8,745.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.82

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