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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.91, 13,447.89 and 5,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.91, 13,447.89 and 5,019.12 is: 7,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.91 : 13,447.89 = 5,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.91/13,447.89 = 5,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.91x = 13,447.89 × 5,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.91x = 67,496,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,496,573.66/8,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.81

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