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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.36, 13,124.91 and 4,586.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.36, 13,124.91 and 4,586.37 is: 6,881.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.36 : 13,124.91 = 4,586.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.36/13,124.91 = 4,586.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.36x = 13,124.91 × 4,586.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.36x = 60,195,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,195,693.48/8,747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.59

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