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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.68, 13,424.28 and 2,626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.68, 13,424.28 and 2,626.32 is: 3,938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.68 : 13,424.28 = 2,626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.68/13,424.28 = 2,626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.68x = 13,424.28 × 2,626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.68x = 35,256,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,256,455.05/8,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.97

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