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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.37, 13,451.39 and 4,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.37, 13,451.39 and 4,579.70 is: 6,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.37 : 13,451.39 = 4,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.37/13,451.39 = 4,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.37x = 13,451.39 × 4,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.37x = 61,603,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,603,359.23/8,967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.72

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