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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.08, 13,009.62 and 4,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.08, 13,009.62 and 4,967.40 is: 7,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.08 : 13,009.62 = 4,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.08/13,009.62 = 4,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.08x = 13,009.62 × 4,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.08x = 64,624,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,624,005.02/8,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.10

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