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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.33, 13,426.53 and 2,711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.33, 13,426.53 and 2,711.09 is: 4,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.33 : 13,426.53 = 2,711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.33/13,426.53 = 2,711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.33x = 13,426.53 × 2,711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.33x = 36,400,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,400,531.22/8,951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.49

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