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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.61, 13,426.52 and 2,709.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.61, 13,426.52 and 2,709.67 is: 4,065.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.61 : 13,426.52 = 2,709.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.61/13,426.52 = 2,709.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.61x = 13,426.52 × 2,709.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.61x = 36,381,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,381,438.45/8,949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.14

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