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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.23, 13,015.03 and 4,512.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.23, 13,015.03 and 4,512.11 is: 6,773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.23 : 13,015.03 = 4,512.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.23/13,015.03 = 4,512.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.23x = 13,015.03 × 4,512.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.23x = 58,725,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,725,179.12/8,669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.98

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