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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.38, 11,969.26 and 4,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.38, 11,969.26 and 4,947.38 is: 6,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.38 : 11,969.26 = 4,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.38/11,969.26 = 4,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.38x = 11,969.26 × 4,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.38x = 59,216,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,216,477.54/8,673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.38

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