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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.73, 13,304.46 and 3,023.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.73, 13,304.46 and 3,023.97 is: 4,536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.73 : 13,304.46 = 3,023.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.73/13,304.46 = 3,023.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.73x = 13,304.46 × 3,023.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.73x = 40,232,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,232,280.35/8,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.42

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