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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.23, 13,306.71 and 3,025.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.23, 13,306.71 and 3,025.47 is: 4,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.23 : 13,306.71 = 3,025.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.23/13,306.71 = 3,025.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.23x = 13,306.71 × 3,025.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.23x = 40,259,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,259,051.90/8,870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.67

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