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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.46, 13,120.92 and 4,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.46, 13,120.92 and 4,363.56 is: 6,536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.46 : 13,120.92 = 4,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.46/13,120.92 = 4,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.46x = 13,120.92 × 4,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.46x = 57,253,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253,921.68/8,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.24

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