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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.44, 13,010.15 and 6,701.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.44, 13,010.15 and 6,701.94 is: 10,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.44 : 13,010.15 = 6,701.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.44/13,010.15 = 6,701.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.44x = 13,010.15 × 6,701.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.44x = 87,193,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,193,178.66/8,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.89

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