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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.74, 13,421.61 and 3,399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.74, 13,421.61 and 3,399.78 is: 5,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.74 : 13,421.61 = 3,399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.74/13,421.61 = 3,399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.74x = 13,421.61 × 3,399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.74x = 45,630,521.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,630,521.25/8,947.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.67

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