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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.28, 13,417.51 and 2,941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.28, 13,417.51 and 2,941.96 is: 4,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.28 : 13,417.51 = 2,941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.28/13,417.51 = 2,941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.28x = 13,417.51 × 2,941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.28x = 39,473,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,473,784.38/8,947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.82

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