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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.44, 13,153.32 and 4,607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.44, 13,153.32 and 4,607.02 is: 6,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.44 : 13,153.32 = 4,607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.44/13,153.32 = 4,607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.44x = 13,153.32 × 4,607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.44x = 60,597,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,597,608.31/8,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.51

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