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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.91, 13,372.52 and 4,527.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.91, 13,372.52 and 4,527.47 is: 6,797.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.91 : 13,372.52 = 4,527.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.91/13,372.52 = 4,527.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.91x = 13,372.52 × 4,527.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.91x = 60,543,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,543,593.62/8,906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.37

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