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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.33, 13,425.03 and 2,710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.33, 13,425.03 and 2,710.09 is: 4,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.33 : 13,425.03 = 2,710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.33/13,425.03 = 2,710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.33x = 13,425.03 × 2,710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.33x = 36,383,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,383,039.55/8,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.99

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