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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.22, 13,042.31 and 6,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.22, 13,042.31 and 6,954.80 is: 10,418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.22 : 13,042.31 = 6,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.22/13,042.31 = 6,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.22x = 13,042.31 × 6,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.22x = 90,706,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,706,657.59/8,706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,418.60

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