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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.82, 13,424.46 and 4,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.82, 13,424.46 and 4,017.88 is: 6,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.82 : 13,424.46 = 4,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.82/13,424.46 = 4,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.82x = 13,424.46 × 4,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.82x = 53,937,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,937,869.34/8,946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.72

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