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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.86, 13,412.91 and 2,700.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.86, 13,412.91 and 2,700.62 is: 4,051.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.86 : 13,412.91 = 2,700.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.86/13,412.91 = 2,700.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.86x = 13,412.91 × 2,700.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.86x = 36,223,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,223,173.00/8,940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.42

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