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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.52, 13,233.36 and 6,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.52, 13,233.36 and 6,973.46 is: 10,450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.52 : 13,233.36 = 6,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.52/13,233.36 = 6,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.52x = 13,233.36 × 6,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.52x = 92,282,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,282,306.63/8,830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.38

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