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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,789.64, 13,186.44 and 2,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,789.64, 13,186.44 and 2,946.10 is: 4,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,789.64 : 13,186.44 = 2,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,789.64/13,186.44 = 2,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,789.64x = 13,186.44 × 2,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,789.64x = 38,848,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,848,570.88/8,789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.81

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