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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.67, 13,304.36 and 3,023.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.67, 13,304.36 and 3,023.91 is: 4,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.67 : 13,304.36 = 3,023.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.67/13,304.36 = 3,023.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.67x = 13,304.36 × 3,023.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.67x = 40,231,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,231,194.81/8,868.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.33

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