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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.64, 12,346.12 and 4,967.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.64, 12,346.12 and 4,967.65 is: 6,855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.64 : 12,346.12 = 4,967.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.64/12,346.12 = 4,967.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.64x = 12,346.12 × 4,967.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.64x = 61,331,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331,203.02/8,946.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.22

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