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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.59, 12,343.79 and 5,592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.59, 12,343.79 and 5,592.81 is: 7,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.59 : 12,343.79 = 5,592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.59/12,343.79 = 5,592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.59x = 12,343.79 × 5,592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.59x = 69,036,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,036,532.42/8,946.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.52

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