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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.32, 13,416.44 and 3,398.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.32, 13,416.44 and 3,398.33 is: 5,096.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.32 : 13,416.44 = 3,398.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.32/13,416.44 = 3,398.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.32x = 13,416.44 × 3,398.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.32x = 45,593,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,593,423.46/8,946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.33

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