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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.59, 13,446.62 and 4,583.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.59, 13,446.62 and 4,583.13 is: 6,876.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.59 : 13,446.62 = 4,583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.59/13,446.62 = 4,583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.59x = 13,446.62 × 4,583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.59x = 61,627,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,627,584.60/8,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.09

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