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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.36, 13,429.02 and 4,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.36, 13,429.02 and 4,018.60 is: 6,029.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.36 : 13,429.02 = 4,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.36/13,429.02 = 4,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.36x = 13,429.02 × 4,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.36x = 53,965,859.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,965,859.77/8,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.46

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