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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.84, 13,002.30 and 3,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.84, 13,002.30 and 3,473.04 is: 5,209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.84 : 13,002.30 = 3,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.84/13,002.30 = 3,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.84x = 13,002.30 × 3,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.84x = 45,157,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,157,507.99/8,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.78

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