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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.27, 13,477.35 and 4,601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.27, 13,477.35 and 4,601.45 is: 6,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.27 : 13,477.35 = 4,601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.27/13,477.35 = 4,601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.27x = 13,477.35 × 4,601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.27x = 62,015,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,015,352.16/8,993.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.75

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