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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.06, 13,098.68 and 6,539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.06, 13,098.68 and 6,539.46 is: 9,779.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.06 : 13,098.68 = 6,539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.06/13,098.68 = 6,539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.06x = 13,098.68 × 6,539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.06x = 85,658,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,658,293.91/8,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.39

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