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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.87, 13,190.57 and 4,573.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.87, 13,190.57 and 4,573.23 is: 6,855.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.87 : 13,190.57 = 4,573.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.87/13,190.57 = 4,573.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.87x = 13,190.57 × 4,573.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.87x = 60,323,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,323,444.49/8,798.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.82

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