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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,746.46, 13,116.84 and 2,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,746.46, 13,116.84 and 2,901.50 is: 4,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,746.46 : 13,116.84 = 2,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,746.46/13,116.84 = 2,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,746.46x = 13,116.84 × 2,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,746.46x = 38,058,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058,511.26/8,746.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.30

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