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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.87, 13,125.66 and 4,586.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.87, 13,125.66 and 4,586.89 is: 6,882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.87 : 13,125.66 = 4,586.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.87/13,125.66 = 4,586.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.87x = 13,125.66 × 4,586.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.87x = 60,205,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,205,892.97/8,747.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.35

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