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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.62, 13,326.84 and 7,171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.62, 13,326.84 and 7,171.29 is: 10,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.62 : 13,326.84 = 7,171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.62/13,326.84 = 7,171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.62x = 13,326.84 × 7,171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.62x = 95,570,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,570,634.42/8,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.85

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