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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.74, 13,466.36 and 4,596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.74, 13,466.36 and 4,596.30 is: 6,895.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.74 : 13,466.36 = 4,596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.74/13,466.36 = 4,596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.74x = 13,466.36 × 4,596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.74x = 61,895,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,895,430.47/8,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.86

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