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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.33, 13,457.69 and 4,585.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.33, 13,457.69 and 4,585.10 is: 6,873.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.33 : 13,457.69 = 4,585.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.33/13,457.69 = 4,585.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.33x = 13,457.69 × 4,585.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.33x = 61,704,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,704,831.49/8,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.41

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