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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.54, 13,444.62 and 4,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.54, 13,444.62 and 4,583.68 is: 6,875.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.54 : 13,444.62 = 4,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.54/13,444.62 = 4,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.54x = 13,444.62 × 4,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.54x = 61,625,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,625,835.80/8,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.93

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