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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.36, 13,413.06 and 4,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.36, 13,413.06 and 4,263.48 is: 6,392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.36 : 13,413.06 = 4,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.36/13,413.06 = 4,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.36x = 13,413.06 × 4,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.36x = 57,186,313.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186,313.05/8,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.13

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