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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.42, 13,450.77 and 3,125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.42, 13,450.77 and 3,125.34 is: 4,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.42 : 13,450.77 = 3,125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.42/13,450.77 = 3,125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.42x = 13,450.77 × 3,125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.42x = 42,038,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,038,229.51/8,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.88

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