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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.56, 13,413.06 and 3,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.56, 13,413.06 and 3,399.24 is: 5,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.56 : 13,413.06 = 3,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.56/13,413.06 = 3,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.56x = 13,413.06 × 3,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.56x = 45,594,210.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,594,210.07/8,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.71

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