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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.36, 13,425.50 and 4,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.36, 13,425.50 and 4,020.52 is: 6,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.36 : 13,425.50 = 4,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.36/13,425.50 = 4,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.36x = 13,425.50 × 4,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.36x = 53,977,491.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,977,491.26/8,947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.78

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