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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.27, 13,421.99 and 2,373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.27, 13,421.99 and 2,373.58 is: 3,560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.27 : 13,421.99 = 2,373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.27/13,421.99 = 2,373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.27x = 13,421.99 × 2,373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.27x = 31,858,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858,167.02/8,947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.66

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