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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.62, 13,437.60 and 4,574.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.62, 13,437.60 and 4,574.85 is: 6,855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.62 : 13,437.60 = 4,574.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.62/13,437.60 = 4,574.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.62x = 13,437.60 × 4,574.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.62x = 61,475,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,004.36/8,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.98

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