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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.24, 13,421.75 and 3,102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.24, 13,421.75 and 3,102.85 is: 4,655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.24 : 13,421.75 = 3,102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.24/13,421.75 = 3,102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.24x = 13,421.75 × 3,102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.24x = 41,645,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,645,676.99/8,946.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.10

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