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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.41, 13,447.25 and 2,723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.41, 13,447.25 and 2,723.78 is: 4,086.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.41 : 13,447.25 = 2,723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.41/13,447.25 = 2,723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.41x = 13,447.25 × 2,723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.41x = 36,627,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,627,350.61/8,963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.32

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