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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.14, 12,347.09 and 4,968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.14, 12,347.09 and 4,968.24 is: 6,856.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.14 : 12,347.09 = 4,968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.14/12,347.09 = 4,968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.14x = 12,347.09 × 4,968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.14x = 61,343,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,343,306.42/8,947.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.19

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