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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.32, 13,417.86 and 3,102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.32, 13,417.86 and 3,102.66 is: 4,652.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.32 : 13,417.86 = 3,102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.32/13,417.86 = 3,102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.32x = 13,417.86 × 3,102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.32x = 41,631,057.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,631,057.51/8,947.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.91

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