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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.99, 12,343.28 and 5,167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.99, 12,343.28 and 5,167.31 is: 7,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.99 : 12,343.28 = 5,167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.99/12,343.28 = 5,167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.99x = 12,343.28 × 5,167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.99x = 63,781,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,781,466.62/8,943.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.21

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