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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.56, 13,367.96 and 3,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.56, 13,367.96 and 3,067.44 is: 4,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.56 : 13,367.96 = 3,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.56/13,367.96 = 3,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.56x = 13,367.96 × 3,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.56x = 41,005,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,005,415.22/8,911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.37

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