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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.63, 13,415.59 and 2,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.63, 13,415.59 and 2,705.44 is: 4,056.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.63 : 13,415.59 = 2,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.63/13,415.59 = 2,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.63x = 13,415.59 × 2,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.63x = 36,295,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,295,073.81/8,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.84

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