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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.17, 13,009.35 and 6,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.17, 13,009.35 and 6,032.88 is: 9,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.17 : 13,009.35 = 6,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.17/13,009.35 = 6,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.17x = 13,009.35 × 6,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.17x = 78,483,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,483,847.43/8,673.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.04

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