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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.38, 13,451.19 and 3,423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.38, 13,451.19 and 3,423.26 is: 5,134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.38 : 13,451.19 = 3,423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.38/13,451.19 = 3,423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.38x = 13,451.19 × 3,423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.38x = 46,046,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046,920.68/8,967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.94

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