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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.83, 13,445.74 and 2,723.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.83, 13,445.74 and 2,723.83 is: 4,085.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.83 : 13,445.74 = 2,723.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.83/13,445.74 = 2,723.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.83x = 13,445.74 × 2,723.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.83x = 36,623,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,623,879.77/8,963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.74

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