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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.58, 13,467.63 and 4,355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.58, 13,467.63 and 4,355.06 is: 6,535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.58 : 13,467.63 = 4,355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.58/13,467.63 = 4,355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.58x = 13,467.63 × 4,355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.58x = 58,652,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,652,336.71/8,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.39

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