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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.42, 13,418.61 and 2,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.42, 13,418.61 and 2,373.12 is: 3,559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.42 : 13,418.61 = 2,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.42/13,418.61 = 2,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.42x = 13,418.61 × 2,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.42x = 31,844,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,844,013.95/8,946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.41

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