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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.35, 13,423.52 and 4,566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.35, 13,423.52 and 4,566.88 is: 6,852.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.35 : 13,423.52 = 4,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.35/13,423.52 = 4,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.35x = 13,423.52 × 4,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.35x = 61,303,633.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,303,633.21/8,946.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.36

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