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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.45, 13,445.17 and 2,723.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.45, 13,445.17 and 2,723.43 is: 4,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.45 : 13,445.17 = 2,723.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.45/13,445.17 = 2,723.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.45x = 13,445.17 × 2,723.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.45x = 36,617,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617,022.94/8,963.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.15

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