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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.51, 13,017.96 and 3,493.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.51, 13,017.96 and 3,493.03 is: 5,236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.51 : 13,017.96 = 3,493.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.51/13,017.96 = 3,493.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.51x = 13,017.96 × 3,493.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.51x = 45,472,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,472,124.82/8,683.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.61

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