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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.23, 13,305.21 and 3,024.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.23, 13,305.21 and 3,024.47 is: 4,537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.23 : 13,305.21 = 3,024.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.23/13,305.21 = 3,024.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.23x = 13,305.21 × 3,024.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.23x = 40,241,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241,241.75/8,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.17

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