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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.93, 13,455.23 and 3,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.93, 13,455.23 and 3,126 is: 4,689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.93 : 13,455.23 = 3,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.93/13,455.23 = 3,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.93x = 13,455.23 × 3,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.93x = 42,061,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,061,048.98/8,968.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.64

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