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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.70, 13,298.40 and 7,233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.70, 13,298.40 and 7,233.45 is: 10,840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.70 : 13,298.40 = 7,233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.70/13,298.40 = 7,233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.70x = 13,298.40 × 7,233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.70x = 96,193,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,193,311.48/8,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.27

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