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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.44, 13,460.76 and 4,586.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.44, 13,460.76 and 4,586.04 is: 6,885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.44 : 13,460.76 = 4,586.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.44/13,460.76 = 4,586.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.44x = 13,460.76 × 4,586.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.44x = 61,731,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,731,583.79/8,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.51

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