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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.27, 13,425.99 and 2,709.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.27, 13,425.99 and 2,709.33 is: 4,064.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.27 : 13,425.99 = 2,709.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.27/13,425.99 = 2,709.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.27x = 13,425.99 × 2,709.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.27x = 36,375,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,375,437.49/8,949.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.63

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