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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.04, 13,415.30 and 3,396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.04, 13,415.30 and 3,396.32 is: 5,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.04 : 13,415.30 = 3,396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.04/13,415.30 = 3,396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.04x = 13,415.30 × 3,396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.04x = 45,562,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,562,651.70/8,946.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.06

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