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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.66, 13,415.88 and 3,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.66, 13,415.88 and 3,322.92 is: 4,982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.66 : 13,415.88 = 3,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.66/13,415.88 = 3,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.66x = 13,415.88 × 3,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.66x = 44,579,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579,895.97/8,946.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.85

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