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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.06, 13,427.82 and 3,110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.06, 13,427.82 and 3,110.77 is: 4,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.06 : 13,427.82 = 3,110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.06/13,427.82 = 3,110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.06x = 13,427.82 × 3,110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.06x = 41,770,776.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,776.93/8,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.10

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