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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.84, 13,445.88 and 4,579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.84, 13,445.88 and 4,579.12 is: 6,869.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.84 : 13,445.88 = 4,579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.84/13,445.88 = 4,579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.84x = 13,445.88 × 4,579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.84x = 61,570,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570,298.03/8,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.51

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