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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.73, 12,473.78 and 5,944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.73, 12,473.78 and 5,944.48 is: 8,919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.73 : 12,473.78 = 5,944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.73/12,473.78 = 5,944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.73x = 12,473.78 × 5,944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.73x = 74,150,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,150,135.73/8,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,919.00

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