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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.83, 13,424.28 and 2,709.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.83, 13,424.28 and 2,709.59 is: 4,064.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.83 : 13,424.28 = 2,709.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.83/13,424.28 = 2,709.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.83x = 13,424.28 × 2,709.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.83x = 36,374,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,374,294.85/8,949.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.24

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