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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.88, 13,422.74 and 6,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.88, 13,422.74 and 6,366.20 is: 9,551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.88 : 13,422.74 = 6,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.88/13,422.74 = 6,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.88x = 13,422.74 × 6,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.88x = 85,451,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,451,847.39/8,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.02

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