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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.62, 13,445.10 and 4,579.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.62, 13,445.10 and 4,579.85 is: 6,863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.62 : 13,445.10 = 4,579.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.62/13,445.10 = 4,579.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.62x = 13,445.10 × 4,579.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.62x = 61,576,474.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576,474.01/8,971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.47

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