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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.08, 12,346.48 and 4,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.08, 12,346.48 and 4,967.94 is: 6,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.08 : 12,346.48 = 4,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.08/12,346.48 = 4,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.08x = 12,346.48 × 4,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.08x = 61,336,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,336,571.85/8,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.48

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