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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.54, 13,305.72 and 2,946.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.54, 13,305.72 and 2,946.64 is: 4,420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.54 : 13,305.72 = 2,946.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.54/13,305.72 = 2,946.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.54x = 13,305.72 × 2,946.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.54x = 39,207,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,207,166.78/8,869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.43

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