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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.34, 13,434.66 and 4,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.34, 13,434.66 and 4,577.76 is: 6,859.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.34 : 13,434.66 = 4,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.34/13,434.66 = 4,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.34x = 13,434.66 × 4,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.34x = 61,500,649.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500,649.16/8,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,859.06

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