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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.46, 13,394.97 and 4,552.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.46, 13,394.97 and 4,552.74 is: 6,824.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.46 : 13,394.97 = 4,552.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.46/13,394.97 = 4,552.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.46x = 13,394.97 × 4,552.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.46x = 60,983,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,983,815.72/8,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.16

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