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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.43, 13,419.57 and 5,002.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.43, 13,419.57 and 5,002.63 is: 7,503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.43 : 13,419.57 = 5,002.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.43/13,419.57 = 5,002.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.43x = 13,419.57 × 5,002.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.43x = 67,133,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,133,128.68/8,947.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.06

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