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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.78, 12,342.15 and 6,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.78, 12,342.15 and 6,429.30 is: 8,869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.78 : 12,342.15 = 6,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.78/12,342.15 = 6,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.78x = 12,342.15 × 6,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.78x = 79,351,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,351,385.00/8,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,869.27

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