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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.69, 13,156.86 and 4,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.69, 13,156.86 and 4,607.72 is: 6,913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.69 : 13,156.86 = 4,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.69/13,156.86 = 4,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.69x = 13,156.86 × 4,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.69x = 60,623,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,623,127.79/8,768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.59

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