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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.53, 13,099.92 and 4,591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.53, 13,099.92 and 4,591.06 is: 6,875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.53 : 13,099.92 = 4,591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.53/13,099.92 = 4,591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.53x = 13,099.92 × 4,591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.53x = 60,142,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,142,518.72/8,747.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.37

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