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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.60, 13,256.60 and 4,675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.60, 13,256.60 and 4,675.59 is: 7,017.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.60 : 13,256.60 = 4,675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.60/13,256.60 = 4,675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.60x = 13,256.60 × 4,675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.60x = 61,982,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,982,403.02/8,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.46

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