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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.98, 12,337.70 and 7,264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.98, 12,337.70 and 7,264.08 is: 10,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.98 : 12,337.70 = 7,264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.98/12,337.70 = 7,264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.98x = 12,337.70 × 7,264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.98x = 89,622,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,622,003.50/8,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.89

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