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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.96, 12,348.62 and 5,170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.96, 12,348.62 and 5,170.29 is: 7,136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.96 : 12,348.62 = 5,170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.96/12,348.62 = 5,170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.96x = 12,348.62 × 5,170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.96x = 63,845,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,845,928.55/8,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.04

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