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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.63, 13,409.60 and 2,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.63, 13,409.60 and 2,701.44 is: 4,050.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.63 : 13,409.60 = 2,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.63/13,409.60 = 2,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.63x = 13,409.60 × 2,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.63x = 36,225,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225,216.32/8,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.85

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