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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.59, 13,353.75 and 6,578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.59, 13,353.75 and 6,578.04 is: 9,843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.59 : 13,353.75 = 6,578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.59/13,353.75 = 6,578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.59x = 13,353.75 × 6,578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.59x = 87,841,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,841,501.65/8,923.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.74

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