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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.38, 13,146.57 and 4,659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.38, 13,146.57 and 4,659.42 is: 6,989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.38 : 13,146.57 = 4,659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.38/13,146.57 = 4,659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.38x = 13,146.57 × 4,659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.38x = 61,255,391.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,255,391.19/8,764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.13

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