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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.67, 13,305.86 and 3,024.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.67, 13,305.86 and 3,024.91 is: 4,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.67 : 13,305.86 = 3,024.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.67/13,305.86 = 3,024.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.67x = 13,305.86 × 3,024.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.67x = 40,249,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,249,028.97/8,869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.83

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