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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.91, 12,346.32 and 4,967.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.91, 12,346.32 and 4,967.92 is: 6,855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.91 : 12,346.32 = 4,967.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.91/12,346.32 = 4,967.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.91x = 12,346.32 × 4,967.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.91x = 61,335,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,335,530.05/8,946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.50

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