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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.33, 12,345.86 and 4,913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.33, 12,345.86 and 4,913.34 is: 6,780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.33 : 12,345.86 = 4,913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.33/12,345.86 = 4,913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.33x = 12,345.86 × 4,913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.33x = 60,659,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,659,383.21/8,946.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.37

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