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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.54, 13,416.05 and 3,396.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.54, 13,416.05 and 3,396.83 is: 5,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.54 : 13,416.05 = 3,396.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.54/13,416.05 = 3,396.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.54x = 13,416.05 × 3,396.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.54x = 45,571,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571,957.06/8,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.81

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