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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.74, 13,420.12 and 3,398.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.74, 13,420.12 and 3,398.78 is: 5,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.74 : 13,420.12 = 3,398.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.74/13,420.12 = 3,398.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.74x = 13,420.12 × 3,398.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.74x = 45,612,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612,035.45/8,946.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.17

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