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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.60, 13,422.33 and 2,706.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.60, 13,422.33 and 2,706.36 is: 4,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.60 : 13,422.33 = 2,706.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.60/13,422.33 = 2,706.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.60x = 13,422.33 × 2,706.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.60x = 36,325,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,325,657.02/8,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.28

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