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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.16, 13,420.79 and 3,023.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.16, 13,420.79 and 3,023.09 is: 4,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.16 : 13,420.79 = 3,023.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.16/13,420.79 = 3,023.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.16x = 13,420.79 × 3,023.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.16x = 40,572,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,572,274.48/8,946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.16

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