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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.70, 13,450.32 and 4,581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.70, 13,450.32 and 4,581.36 is: 6,872.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.70 : 13,450.32 = 4,581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.70/13,450.32 = 4,581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.70x = 13,450.32 × 4,581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.70x = 61,620,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,620,758.04/8,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.18

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