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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.89, 12,376.09 and 7,473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.89, 12,376.09 and 7,473.31 is: 10,313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.89 : 12,376.09 = 7,473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.89/12,376.09 = 7,473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.89x = 12,376.09 × 7,473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.89x = 92,490,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,490,335.56/8,967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,313.50

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