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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.46, 13,159.53 and 4,609.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.46, 13,159.53 and 4,609.49 is: 6,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.46 : 13,159.53 = 4,609.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.46/13,159.53 = 4,609.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.46x = 13,159.53 × 4,609.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.46x = 60,658,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,658,656.14/8,770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.25

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