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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.72, 13,470.96 and 4,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.72, 13,470.96 and 4,598.60 is: 6,894.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.72 : 13,470.96 = 4,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.72/13,470.96 = 4,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.72x = 13,470.96 × 4,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.72x = 61,947,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,947,556.66/8,984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.77

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