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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.27, 13,426.94 and 3,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.27, 13,426.94 and 3,028.20 is: 4,542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.27 : 13,426.94 = 3,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.27/13,426.94 = 3,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.27x = 13,426.94 × 3,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.27x = 40,659,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,483.94/8,951.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.32

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