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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.77, 13,450.07 and 2,303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.77, 13,450.07 and 2,303.23 is: 3,454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.77 : 13,450.07 = 2,303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.77/13,450.07 = 2,303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.77x = 13,450.07 × 2,303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.77x = 30,978,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,978,593.21/8,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.82

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