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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.93, 13,006.02 and 5,904.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.93, 13,006.02 and 5,904.33 is: 8,853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.93 : 13,006.02 = 5,904.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.93/13,006.02 = 5,904.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.93x = 13,006.02 × 5,904.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.93x = 76,791,834.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,791,834.07/8,673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.18

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