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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.30, 13,448.55 and 3,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.30, 13,448.55 and 3,123.30 is: 4,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.30 : 13,448.55 = 3,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.30/13,448.55 = 3,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.30x = 13,448.55 × 3,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.30x = 42,003,856.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,003,856.22/8,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.11

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