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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.16, 13,371.39 and 4,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.16, 13,371.39 and 4,526.72 is: 6,796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.16 : 13,371.39 = 4,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.16/13,371.39 = 4,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.16x = 13,371.39 × 4,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.16x = 60,528,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,528,538.54/8,906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.26

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