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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.42, 13,097.97 and 3,533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.42, 13,097.97 and 3,533.46 is: 5,301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.42 : 13,097.97 = 3,533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.42/13,097.97 = 3,533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.42x = 13,097.97 × 3,533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.42x = 46,281,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,281,153.08/8,730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.14

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