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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.80, 13,029.90 and 8,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.80, 13,029.90 and 8,443.40 is: 12,683.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.80 : 13,029.90 = 8,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.80/13,029.90 = 8,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.80x = 13,029.90 × 8,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.80x = 110,016,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,016,657.66/8,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.79

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