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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.77, 13,424.70 and 3,026.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.77, 13,424.70 and 3,026.69 is: 4,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.77 : 13,424.70 = 3,026.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.77/13,424.70 = 3,026.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.77x = 13,424.70 × 3,026.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.77x = 40,632,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632,438.80/8,949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.06

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