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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.35, 13,476.20 and 4,541.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.35, 13,476.20 and 4,541.69 is: 6,811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.35 : 13,476.20 = 4,541.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.35/13,476.20 = 4,541.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.35x = 13,476.20 × 4,541.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.35x = 61,204,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,204,632.69/8,985.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.61

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