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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.42, 13,441.65 and 4,579.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.42, 13,441.65 and 4,579.54 is: 6,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.42 : 13,441.65 = 4,579.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.42/13,441.65 = 4,579.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.42x = 13,441.65 × 4,579.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.42x = 61,556,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556,573.84/8,965.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.00

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