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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.08, 13,416.82 and 2,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.08, 13,416.82 and 2,706.20 is: 4,057.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.08 : 13,416.82 = 2,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.08/13,416.82 = 2,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.08x = 13,416.82 × 2,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.08x = 36,308,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,308,598.28/8,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.70

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