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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.88, 13,448.48 and 4,582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.88, 13,448.48 and 4,582.08 is: 6,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.88 : 13,448.48 = 4,582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.88/13,448.48 = 4,582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.88x = 13,448.48 × 4,582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.88x = 61,622,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,622,011.24/8,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.82

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