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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.95, 13,420.55 and 2,707.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.95, 13,420.55 and 2,707.01 is: 4,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.95 : 13,420.55 = 2,707.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.95/13,420.55 = 2,707.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.95x = 13,420.55 × 2,707.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.95x = 36,329,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,329,563.06/8,946.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.55

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