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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.58, 13,426.01 and 2,710.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.58, 13,426.01 and 2,710.65 is: 4,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.58 : 13,426.01 = 2,710.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.58/13,426.01 = 2,710.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.58x = 13,426.01 × 2,710.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.58x = 36,393,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,393,200.45/8,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.02

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