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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.98, 12,346.60 and 4,967.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.98, 12,346.60 and 4,967.99 is: 6,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.98 : 12,346.60 = 4,967.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.98/12,346.60 = 4,967.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.98x = 12,346.60 × 4,967.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.98x = 61,337,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,337,772.91/8,946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.70

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