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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.94, 13,413.04 and 2,702.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.94, 13,413.04 and 2,702.01 is: 4,053.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.94 : 13,413.04 = 2,702.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.94/13,413.04 = 2,702.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.94x = 13,413.04 × 2,702.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.94x = 36,242,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,242,151.50/8,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.05

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