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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.38, 13,035.36 and 4,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.38, 13,035.36 and 4,010.88 is: 6,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.38 : 13,035.36 = 4,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.38/13,035.36 = 4,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.38x = 13,035.36 × 4,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.38x = 52,283,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283,255.32/8,697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.38

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