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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.97, 13,095.41 and 3,469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.97, 13,095.41 and 3,469.23 is: 5,200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.97 : 13,095.41 = 3,469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.97/13,095.41 = 3,469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.97x = 13,095.41 × 3,469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.97x = 45,430,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,430,971.89/8,735.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.45

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