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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.57, 13,448.46 and 3,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.57, 13,448.46 and 3,267.72 is: 4,900.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.57 : 13,448.46 = 3,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.57/13,448.46 = 3,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.57x = 13,448.46 × 3,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.57x = 43,945,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,945,801.71/8,967.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.53

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