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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.46, 13,416.86 and 3,751.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.46, 13,416.86 and 3,751.94 is: 5,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.46 : 13,416.86 = 3,751.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.46/13,416.86 = 3,751.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.46x = 13,416.86 × 3,751.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.46x = 50,339,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,339,253.71/8,947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.09

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