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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969, 13,453.50 and 2,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969, 13,453.50 and 2,813 is: 4,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969 : 13,453.50 = 2,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969/13,453.50 = 2,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969x = 13,453.50 × 2,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969x = 37,844,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,844,695.50/8,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.50

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