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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.72, 13,153.52 and 4,609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.72, 13,153.52 and 4,609.68 is: 6,915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.72 : 13,153.52 = 4,609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.72/13,153.52 = 4,609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.72x = 13,153.52 × 4,609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.72x = 60,633,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,633,518.07/8,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.54

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