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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.14, 13,425.26 and 3,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.14, 13,425.26 and 3,027.07 is: 4,540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.14 : 13,425.26 = 3,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.14/13,425.26 = 3,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.14x = 13,425.26 × 3,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.14x = 40,639,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,639,175.79/8,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.62

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