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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,772.46, 13,141.34 and 4,606.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,772.46, 13,141.34 and 4,606.22 is: 6,900.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,772.46 : 13,141.34 = 4,606.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,772.46/13,141.34 = 4,606.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,772.46x = 13,141.34 × 4,606.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,772.46x = 60,531,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,531,903.13/8,772.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,900.22

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