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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.58, 13,417.57 and 2,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.58, 13,417.57 and 2,706.70 is: 4,058.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.58 : 13,417.57 = 2,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.58/13,417.57 = 2,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.58x = 13,417.57 × 2,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.58x = 36,317,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,317,336.72/8,948.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.45

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