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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.97, 13,151.13 and 2,923.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.97, 13,151.13 and 2,923.57 is: 4,385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.97 : 13,151.13 = 2,923.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.97/13,151.13 = 2,923.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.97x = 13,151.13 × 2,923.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.97x = 38,448,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,448,216.26/8,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.58

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