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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.56, 13,451.40 and 3,124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.56, 13,451.40 and 3,124.16 is: 4,686.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.56 : 13,451.40 = 3,124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.56/13,451.40 = 3,124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.56x = 13,451.40 × 3,124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.56x = 42,024,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024,258.57/8,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.26

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