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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,947.91, 13,422 and 3,104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,947.91, 13,422 and 3,104.66 is: 4,657.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,947.91 : 13,422 = 3,104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,947.91/13,422 = 3,104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,947.91x = 13,422 × 3,104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,947.91x = 41,670,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,670,746.52/8,947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.04

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