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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.02, 13,461.66 and 3,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.02, 13,461.66 and 3,050.30 is: 4,576.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.02 : 13,461.66 = 3,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.02/13,461.66 = 3,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.02x = 13,461.66 × 3,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.02x = 41,062,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,062,101.50/8,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.17

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