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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.51, 12,343.68 and 5,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.51, 12,343.68 and 5,592.74 is: 7,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.51 : 12,343.68 = 5,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.51/12,343.68 = 5,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.51x = 12,343.68 × 5,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.51x = 69,034,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,034,992.88/8,946.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.42

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