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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.20, 13,459.23 and 3,349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.20, 13,459.23 and 3,349.77 is: 5,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.20 : 13,459.23 = 3,349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.20/13,459.23 = 3,349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.20x = 13,459.23 × 3,349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.20x = 45,085,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,085,350.11/8,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.45

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