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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.73, 13,305.96 and 3,024.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.73, 13,305.96 and 3,024.98 is: 4,537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.73 : 13,305.96 = 3,024.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.73/13,305.96 = 3,024.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.73x = 13,305.96 × 3,024.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.73x = 40,250,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,250,196.35/8,869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.93

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