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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.91, 13,303.24 and 3,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.91, 13,303.24 and 3,023.16 is: 4,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.91 : 13,303.24 = 3,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.91/13,303.24 = 3,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.91x = 13,303.24 × 3,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.91x = 40,217,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,217,765.59/8,867.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.20

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