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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.63, 13,409.82 and 4,554.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.63, 13,409.82 and 4,554.81 is: 6,827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.63 : 13,409.82 = 4,554.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.63/13,409.82 = 4,554.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.63x = 13,409.82 × 4,554.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.63x = 61,079,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,079,182.23/8,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.06

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