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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.75, 13,419.11 and 3,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.75, 13,419.11 and 3,026.08 is: 4,537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.75 : 13,419.11 = 3,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.75/13,419.11 = 3,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.75x = 13,419.11 × 3,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.75x = 40,607,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,607,324.73/8,949.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.26

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