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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.27, 13,423.59 and 4,565.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.27, 13,423.59 and 4,565.49 is: 6,841.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.27 : 13,423.59 = 4,565.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.27/13,423.59 = 4,565.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.27x = 13,423.59 × 4,565.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.27x = 61,285,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,285,265.91/8,957.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.96

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