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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.22, 12,347.55 and 4,968.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.22, 12,347.55 and 4,968.33 is: 6,856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.22 : 12,347.55 = 4,968.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.22/12,347.55 = 4,968.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.22x = 12,347.55 × 4,968.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.22x = 61,346,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,346,703.09/8,947.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.51

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