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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.27, 12,358.34 and 7,061.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.27, 12,358.34 and 7,061.59 is: 9,753.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.27 : 12,358.34 = 7,061.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.27/12,358.34 = 7,061.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.27x = 12,358.34 × 7,061.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.27x = 87,269,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,269,530.16/8,947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,753.76

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