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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.97, 13,121.91 and 4,595.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.97, 13,121.91 and 4,595.09 is: 6,879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.97 : 13,121.91 = 4,595.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.97/13,121.91 = 4,595.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.97x = 13,121.91 × 4,595.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.97x = 60,296,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,296,291.81/8,764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.24

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