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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.48, 13,426.32 and 2,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.48, 13,426.32 and 2,710 is: 4,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.48 : 13,426.32 = 2,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.48/13,426.32 = 2,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.48x = 13,426.32 × 2,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.48x = 36,385,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,385,327.20/8,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.18

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