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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.73, 13,447.39 and 5,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.73, 13,447.39 and 5,020.60 is: 7,531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.73 : 13,447.39 = 5,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.73/13,447.39 = 5,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.73x = 13,447.39 × 5,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.73x = 67,513,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,513,966.23/8,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.91

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