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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.72, 13,008.21 and 2,433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.72, 13,008.21 and 2,433.34 is: 3,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.72 : 13,008.21 = 2,433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.72/13,008.21 = 2,433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.72x = 13,008.21 × 2,433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.72x = 31,653,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653,397.72/8,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.35

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