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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.33, 13,450.69 and 2,393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.33, 13,450.69 and 2,393.17 is: 3,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.33 : 13,450.69 = 2,393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.33/13,450.69 = 2,393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.33x = 13,450.69 × 2,393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.33x = 32,189,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,189,757.15/8,967.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.67

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