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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.27, 13,449.92 and 2,394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.27, 13,449.92 and 2,394.03 is: 3,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.27 : 13,449.92 = 2,394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.27/13,449.92 = 2,394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.27x = 13,449.92 × 2,394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.27x = 32,199,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199,500.01/8,967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.78

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