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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.20, 13,295.52 and 3,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.20, 13,295.52 and 3,023.68 is: 4,533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.20 : 13,295.52 = 3,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.20/13,295.52 = 3,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.20x = 13,295.52 × 3,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.20x = 40,201,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,201,397.91/8,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.72

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