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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.35, 13,160.12 and 5,073.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.35, 13,160.12 and 5,073.33 is: 7,610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.35 : 13,160.12 = 5,073.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.35/13,160.12 = 5,073.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.35x = 13,160.12 × 5,073.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.35x = 66,765,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,765,631.60/8,773.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.05

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