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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.35, 13,010.02 and 4,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.35, 13,010.02 and 4,293.88 is: 6,440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.35 : 13,010.02 = 4,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.35/13,010.02 = 4,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.35x = 13,010.02 × 4,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.35x = 55,863,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,863,421.42/8,673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.82

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