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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.84, 13,412.04 and 3,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.84, 13,412.04 and 3,099.36 is: 4,646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.84 : 13,412.04 = 3,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.84/13,412.04 = 3,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.84x = 13,412.04 × 3,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.84x = 41,568,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,568,740.29/8,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.19

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