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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.18, 13,421.10 and 3,398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.18, 13,421.10 and 3,398.48 is: 5,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.18 : 13,421.10 = 3,398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.18/13,421.10 = 3,398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.18x = 13,421.10 × 3,398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.18x = 45,611,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611,339.93/8,946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.42

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