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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.34, 13,428.33 and 6,717.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.34, 13,428.33 and 6,717.43 is: 10,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.34 : 13,428.33 = 6,717.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.34/13,428.33 = 6,717.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.34x = 13,428.33 × 6,717.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.34x = 90,203,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,203,866.79/8,946.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.77

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