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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.94, 13,454.94 and 2,813.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.94, 13,454.94 and 2,813.94 is: 4,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.94 : 13,454.94 = 2,813.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.94/13,454.94 = 2,813.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.94x = 13,454.94 × 2,813.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.94x = 37,861,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,861,393.86/8,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.92

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