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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.33, 13,424.79 and 4,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.33, 13,424.79 and 4,786.25 is: 7,181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.33 : 13,424.79 = 4,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.33/13,424.79 = 4,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.33x = 13,424.79 × 4,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.33x = 64,254,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,254,401.14/8,947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.40

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