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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.26, 13,417.98 and 2,705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.26, 13,417.98 and 2,705.33 is: 4,058.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.26 : 13,417.98 = 2,705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.26/13,417.98 = 2,705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.26x = 13,417.98 × 2,705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.26x = 36,300,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,300,063.83/8,945.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.02

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