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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.64, 13,426.90 and 3,028.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.64, 13,426.90 and 3,028.23 is: 4,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.64 : 13,426.90 = 3,028.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.64/13,426.90 = 3,028.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.64x = 13,426.90 × 3,028.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.64x = 40,659,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,741.39/8,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.66

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