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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.34, 13,426.52 and 2,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.34, 13,426.52 and 2,711.10 is: 4,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.34 : 13,426.52 = 2,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.34/13,426.52 = 2,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.34x = 13,426.52 × 2,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.34x = 36,400,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,400,638.37/8,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.50

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