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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.08, 13,142.27 and 4,606.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.08, 13,142.27 and 4,606.85 is: 6,901.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.08 : 13,142.27 = 4,606.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.08/13,142.27 = 4,606.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.08x = 13,142.27 × 4,606.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.08x = 60,544,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,544,377.80/8,773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.15

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