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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.84, 13,841.48 and 8,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.84, 13,841.48 and 8,947.84 is: 13,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.84 : 13,841.48 = 8,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.84/13,841.48 = 8,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.84x = 13,841.48 × 8,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.84x = 123,851,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,851,348.40/9,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.80

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