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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.07, 13,304.01 and 3,025.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.07, 13,304.01 and 3,025.73 is: 4,538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.07 : 13,304.01 = 3,025.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.07/13,304.01 = 3,025.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.07x = 13,304.01 × 3,025.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.07x = 40,254,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,254,342.18/8,869.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.73

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