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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.61, 13,419.05 and 2,704.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.61, 13,419.05 and 2,704.23 is: 4,056.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.61 : 13,419.05 = 2,704.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.61/13,419.05 = 2,704.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.61x = 13,419.05 × 2,704.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.61x = 36,288,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,288,184.06/8,944.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.99

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