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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.60, 13,433.55 and 6,167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.60, 13,433.55 and 6,167.37 is: 9,259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.60 : 13,433.55 = 6,167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.60/13,433.55 = 6,167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.60x = 13,433.55 × 6,167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.60x = 82,849,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,849,700.51/8,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.44

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