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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.27, 13,420.49 and 2,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.27, 13,420.49 and 2,372.58 is: 3,559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.27 : 13,420.49 = 2,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.27/13,420.49 = 2,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.27x = 13,420.49 × 2,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.27x = 31,841,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,841,174.30/8,946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.16

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