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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.26, 13,409.91 and 3,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.26, 13,409.91 and 3,097.08 is: 4,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.26 : 13,409.91 = 3,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.26/13,409.91 = 3,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.26x = 13,409.91 × 3,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.26x = 41,531,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,531,564.06/8,947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.82

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