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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.32, 13,415.47 and 3,023.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.32, 13,415.47 and 3,023.65 is: 4,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.32 : 13,415.47 = 3,023.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.32/13,415.47 = 3,023.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.32x = 13,415.47 × 3,023.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.32x = 40,563,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,563,658.70/8,947.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.61

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