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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.51, 12,347.33 and 4,968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.51, 12,347.33 and 4,968.52 is: 6,856.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.51 : 12,347.33 = 4,968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.51/12,347.33 = 4,968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.51x = 12,347.33 × 4,968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.51x = 61,347,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,347,956.05/8,947.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.43

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