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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.28, 13,435.59 and 4,573.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.28, 13,435.59 and 4,573.49 is: 6,853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.28 : 13,435.59 = 4,573.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.28/13,435.59 = 4,573.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.28x = 13,435.59 × 4,573.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.28x = 61,447,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,447,536.51/8,965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.95

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