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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.16, 13,570.74 and 5,968.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.16, 13,570.74 and 5,968.44 is: 8,952.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.16 : 13,570.74 = 5,968.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.16/13,570.74 = 5,968.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.16x = 13,570.74 × 5,968.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.16x = 80,996,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,996,147.45/9,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.66

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