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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.87, 13,003.23 and 4,506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.87, 13,003.23 and 4,506.73 is: 6,760.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.87 : 13,003.23 = 4,506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.87/13,003.23 = 4,506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.87x = 13,003.23 × 4,506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.87x = 58,601,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,601,981.72/8,668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,760.05

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