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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.54, 13,408.86 and 3,096.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.54, 13,408.86 and 3,096.32 is: 4,640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.54 : 13,408.86 = 3,096.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.54/13,408.86 = 3,096.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.54x = 13,408.86 × 3,096.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.54x = 41,518,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,518,054.35/8,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.68

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