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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.65, 13,413.83 and 4,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.65, 13,413.83 and 4,263.06 is: 6,391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.65 : 13,413.83 = 4,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.65/13,413.83 = 4,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.65x = 13,413.83 × 4,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.65x = 57,183,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,183,889.92/8,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.65

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