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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.95, 12,350.98 and 5,594.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.95, 12,350.98 and 5,594.69 is: 7,723.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.95 : 12,350.98 = 5,594.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.95/12,350.98 = 5,594.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.95x = 12,350.98 × 5,594.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.95x = 69,099,828.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,099,828.55/8,946.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.29

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