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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.60, 13,423.68 and 4,564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.60, 13,423.68 and 4,564.96 is: 6,848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.60 : 13,423.68 = 4,564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.60/13,423.68 = 4,564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.60x = 13,423.68 × 4,564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.60x = 61,278,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278,562.25/8,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.60

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