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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.49, 13,311.47 and 3,250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.49, 13,311.47 and 3,250.43 is: 4,876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.49 : 13,311.47 = 3,250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.49/13,311.47 = 3,250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.49x = 13,311.47 × 3,250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.49x = 43,268,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,268,001.43/8,873.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.10

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