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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.89, 13,011.59 and 2,433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.89, 13,011.59 and 2,433.95 is: 3,651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.89 : 13,011.59 = 2,433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.89/13,011.59 = 2,433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.89x = 13,011.59 × 2,433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.89x = 31,669,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,669,535.61/8,673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.14

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