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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.93, 13,125.78 and 4,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.93, 13,125.78 and 4,586.96 is: 6,882.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.93 : 13,125.78 = 4,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.93/13,125.78 = 4,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.93x = 13,125.78 × 4,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.93x = 60,207,460.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,207,460.64/8,747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.48

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