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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.39, 13,561.47 and 4,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.39, 13,561.47 and 4,886.24 is: 7,324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.39 : 13,561.47 = 4,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.39/13,561.47 = 4,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.39x = 13,561.47 × 4,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.39x = 66,264,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,264,529.37/9,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.16

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