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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.35, 13,447.32 and 3,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.35, 13,447.32 and 3,043.24 is: 4,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.35 : 13,447.32 = 3,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.35/13,447.32 = 3,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.35x = 13,447.32 × 3,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.35x = 40,923,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,923,377.09/8,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.09

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