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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.64, 13,159.77 and 4,610.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.64, 13,159.77 and 4,610.49 is: 6,916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.64 : 13,159.77 = 4,610.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.64/13,159.77 = 4,610.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.64x = 13,159.77 × 4,610.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.64x = 60,672,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,672,987.99/8,771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.95

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