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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.40, 13,436.20 and 3,693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.40, 13,436.20 and 3,693.46 is: 5,542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.40 : 13,436.20 = 3,693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.40/13,436.20 = 3,693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.40x = 13,436.20 × 3,693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.40x = 49,626,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,626,067.25/8,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.09

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