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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,853.60, 46,273.18 and 8,669.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,853.60, 46,273.18 and 8,669.10 is: 13,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,853.60 : 46,273.18 = 8,669.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,853.60/46,273.18 = 8,669.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,853.60x = 46,273.18 × 8,669.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,853.60x = 401,146,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,146,824.74/30,853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.62

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