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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.51, 13,146.76 and 4,659.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.51, 13,146.76 and 4,659.55 is: 6,989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.51 : 13,146.76 = 4,659.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.51/13,146.76 = 4,659.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.51x = 13,146.76 × 4,659.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.51x = 61,257,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257,919.82/8,764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.32

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