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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.84, 13,424.76 and 4,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.84, 13,424.76 and 4,018.16 is: 6,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.84 : 13,424.76 = 4,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.84/13,424.76 = 4,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.84x = 13,424.76 × 4,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.84x = 53,942,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,942,833.64/8,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.24

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