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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.08, 13,476.88 and 4,602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.08, 13,476.88 and 4,602.52 is: 6,898.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.08 : 13,476.88 = 4,602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.08/13,476.88 = 4,602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.08x = 13,476.88 × 4,602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.08x = 62,027,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,027,609.74/8,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.79

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