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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.53, 13,571.23 and 5,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.53, 13,571.23 and 5,947.12 is: 8,920.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.53 : 13,571.23 = 5,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.53/13,571.23 = 5,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.53x = 13,571.23 × 5,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.53x = 80,709,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,709,733.36/9,047.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.64

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