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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.23, 13,484.68 and 4,606.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.23, 13,484.68 and 4,606.43 is: 6,908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.23 : 13,484.68 = 4,606.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.23/13,484.68 = 4,606.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.23x = 13,484.68 × 4,606.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.23x = 62,116,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,116,234.49/8,991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.54

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