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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.30, 13,303.94 and 3,604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.30, 13,303.94 and 3,604.42 is: 5,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.30 : 13,303.94 = 3,604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.30/13,303.94 = 3,604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.30x = 13,303.94 × 3,604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.30x = 47,952,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,952,987.41/8,869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.63

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