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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,689.48, 13,037.48 and 4,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,689.48, 13,037.48 and 4,011.73 is: 6,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,689.48 : 13,037.48 = 4,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,689.48/13,037.48 = 4,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,689.48x = 13,037.48 × 4,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,689.48x = 52,302,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,302,812.03/8,689.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.10

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