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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.89, 13,425.04 and 2,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.89, 13,425.04 and 2,710.06 is: 4,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.89 : 13,425.04 = 2,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.89/13,425.04 = 2,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.89x = 13,425.04 × 2,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.89x = 36,382,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,382,633.73/8,949.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.15

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