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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.30, 12,346.17 and 4,967.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.30, 12,346.17 and 4,967.70 is: 6,855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.30 : 12,346.17 = 4,967.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.30/12,346.17 = 4,967.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.30x = 12,346.17 × 4,967.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.30x = 61,332,068.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,332,068.71/8,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.58

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