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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.77, 12,342.96 and 5,167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.77, 12,342.96 and 5,167.64 is: 7,131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.77 : 12,342.96 = 5,167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.77/12,342.96 = 5,167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.77x = 12,342.96 × 5,167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.77x = 63,784,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,784,004.67/8,943.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.67

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