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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.92, 13,437.90 and 4,577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.92, 13,437.90 and 4,577.04 is: 6,862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.92 : 13,437.90 = 4,577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.92/13,437.90 = 4,577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.92x = 13,437.90 × 4,577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.92x = 61,505,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,505,805.82/8,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.25

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