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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.37, 13,465.80 and 4,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.37, 13,465.80 and 4,595.92 is: 6,895.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.37 : 13,465.80 = 4,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.37/13,465.80 = 4,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.37x = 13,465.80 × 4,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.37x = 61,887,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,887,716.56/8,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.29

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