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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.41, 13,416.84 and 3,101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.41, 13,416.84 and 3,101.66 is: 4,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.41 : 13,416.84 = 3,101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.41/13,416.84 = 3,101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.41x = 13,416.84 × 3,101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.41x = 41,614,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,614,408.87/8,946.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.52

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