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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.77, 13,456.28 and 3,123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.77, 13,456.28 and 3,123.38 is: 4,687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.77 : 13,456.28 = 3,123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.77/13,456.28 = 3,123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.77x = 13,456.28 × 3,123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.77x = 42,029,117.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,029,117.28/8,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.21

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