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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.08, 13,479.86 and 4,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.08, 13,479.86 and 4,604.52 is: 6,901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.08 : 13,479.86 = 4,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.08/13,479.86 = 4,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.08x = 13,479.86 × 4,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.08x = 62,068,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,068,284.97/8,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.78

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