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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.62, 13,425.93 and 2,794.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.62, 13,425.93 and 2,794.62 is: 4,191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.62 : 13,425.93 = 2,794.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.62/13,425.93 = 2,794.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.62x = 13,425.93 × 2,794.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.62x = 37,520,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,520,372.50/8,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.93

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