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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.42, 13,422.27 and 3,106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.42, 13,422.27 and 3,106.34 is: 4,659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.42 : 13,422.27 = 3,106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.42/13,422.27 = 3,106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.42x = 13,422.27 × 3,106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.42x = 41,694,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,694,134.19/8,948.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.39

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