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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.99, 13,419.46 and 2,373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.99, 13,419.46 and 2,373.69 is: 3,560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.99 : 13,419.46 = 2,373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.99/13,419.46 = 2,373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.99x = 13,419.46 × 2,373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.99x = 31,853,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,853,602.46/8,946.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.26

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