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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.31, 13,453.13 and 2,811.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.31, 13,453.13 and 2,811.31 is: 4,217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.31 : 13,453.13 = 2,811.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.31/13,453.13 = 2,811.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.31x = 13,453.13 × 2,811.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.31x = 37,820,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,820,952.53/8,967.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.65

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