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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,693.62, 13,030.40 and 4,003.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,693.62, 13,030.40 and 4,003.83 is: 6,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,693.62 : 13,030.40 = 4,003.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,693.62/13,030.40 = 4,003.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,693.62x = 13,030.40 × 4,003.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,693.62x = 52,171,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,171,516.44/8,693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.13

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