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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.48, 13,421.24 and 2,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.48, 13,421.24 and 2,374.20 is: 3,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.48 : 13,421.24 = 2,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.48/13,421.24 = 2,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.48x = 13,421.24 × 2,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.48x = 31,864,708.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,864,708.01/8,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.31

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