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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.30, 13,416.35 and 2,702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.30, 13,416.35 and 2,702.54 is: 4,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.30 : 13,416.35 = 2,702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.30/13,416.35 = 2,702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.30x = 13,416.35 × 2,702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.30x = 36,258,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,258,141.93/8,943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.22

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