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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.17, 13,445.46 and 2,723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.17, 13,445.46 and 2,723.72 is: 4,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.17 : 13,445.46 = 2,723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.17/13,445.46 = 2,723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.17x = 13,445.46 × 2,723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.17x = 36,621,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,621,701.92/8,963.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.80

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