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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.30, 13,419.63 and 4,995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.30, 13,419.63 and 4,995.27 is: 7,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.30 : 13,419.63 = 4,995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.30/13,419.63 = 4,995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.30x = 13,419.63 × 4,995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.30x = 67,034,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,034,675.15/8,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.01

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