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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.86, 13,423.20 and 2,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.86, 13,423.20 and 2,707.10 is: 4,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.86 : 13,423.20 = 2,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.86/13,423.20 = 2,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.86x = 13,423.20 × 2,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.86x = 36,337,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,337,944.72/8,947.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.08

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