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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.94, 13,452.57 and 2,810.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.94, 13,452.57 and 2,810.94 is: 4,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.94 : 13,452.57 = 2,810.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.94/13,452.57 = 2,810.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.94x = 13,452.57 × 2,810.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.94x = 37,814,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,814,353.06/8,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.09

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