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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.59, 13,133.58 and 4,603.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.59, 13,133.58 and 4,603.71 is: 6,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.59 : 13,133.58 = 4,603.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.59/13,133.58 = 4,603.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.59x = 13,133.58 × 4,603.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.59x = 60,463,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,463,193.58/8,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.67

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