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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.02, 13,008.72 and 2,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.02, 13,008.72 and 2,433.60 is: 3,650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.02 : 13,008.72 = 2,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.02/13,008.72 = 2,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.02x = 13,008.72 × 2,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.02x = 31,658,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658,020.99/8,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.17

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