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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,401.13, 12,601.69 and 2,929.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,401.13, 12,601.69 and 2,929.13 is: 4,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,401.13 : 12,601.69 = 2,929.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,401.13/12,601.69 = 2,929.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,401.13x = 12,601.69 × 2,929.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,401.13x = 36,911,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,911,917.90/8,401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.69

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