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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.93, 12,346.15 and 5,411.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.93, 12,346.15 and 5,411.07 is: 7,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.93 : 12,346.15 = 5,411.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.93/12,346.15 = 5,411.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.93x = 12,346.15 × 5,411.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.93x = 66,805,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,805,881.88/8,947.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.07

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