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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.92, 13,448.23 and 3,123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.92, 13,448.23 and 3,123.16 is: 4,683.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.92 : 13,448.23 = 3,123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.92/13,448.23 = 3,123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.92x = 13,448.23 × 3,123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.92x = 42,000,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000,932.58/8,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.47

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