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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.94, 11,446.92 and 4,568.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.94, 11,446.92 and 4,568.94 is: 6,305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.94 : 11,446.92 = 4,568.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.94/11,446.92 = 4,568.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.94x = 11,446.92 × 4,568.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.94x = 52,300,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,300,290.66/8,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.08

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