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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.77, 13,451.56 and 2,304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.77, 13,451.56 and 2,304.23 is: 3,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.77 : 13,451.56 = 2,304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.77/13,451.56 = 2,304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.77x = 13,451.56 × 2,304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.77x = 30,995,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,995,488.10/8,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.32

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