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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.21, 13,419.45 and 2,706.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.21, 13,419.45 and 2,706.27 is: 4,059.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.21 : 13,419.45 = 2,706.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.21/13,419.45 = 2,706.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.21x = 13,419.45 × 2,706.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.21x = 36,316,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,316,654.95/8,946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.45

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