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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.99, 13,008.94 and 3,673.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.99, 13,008.94 and 3,673.73 is: 5,512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.99 : 13,008.94 = 3,673.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.99/13,008.94 = 3,673.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.99x = 13,008.94 × 3,673.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.99x = 47,791,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,791,356.48/8,669.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.27

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