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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.72, 13,416.84 and 4,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.72, 13,416.84 and 4,007.34 is: 6,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.72 : 13,416.84 = 4,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.72/13,416.84 = 4,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.72x = 13,416.84 × 4,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.72x = 53,765,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,765,839.61/8,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.56

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