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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.07, 13,301.01 and 3,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.07, 13,301.01 and 3,023.73 is: 4,535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.07 : 13,301.01 = 3,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.07/13,301.01 = 3,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.07x = 13,301.01 × 3,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.07x = 40,218,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,218,662.97/8,867.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.73

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