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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.68, 12,347.13 and 6,713.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.68, 12,347.13 and 6,713.03 is: 9,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.68 : 12,347.13 = 6,713.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.68/12,347.13 = 6,713.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.68x = 12,347.13 × 6,713.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.68x = 82,886,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,886,592.37/8,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.58

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