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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.24, 13,417.50 and 3,102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.24, 13,417.50 and 3,102.44 is: 4,652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.24 : 13,417.50 = 3,102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.24/13,417.50 = 3,102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.24x = 13,417.50 × 3,102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.24x = 41,626,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,626,988.70/8,947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.49

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