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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.24, 13,465.61 and 4,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.24, 13,465.61 and 4,595.80 is: 6,895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.24 : 13,465.61 = 4,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.24/13,465.61 = 4,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.24x = 13,465.61 × 4,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.24x = 61,885,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,885,160.13/8,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.10

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