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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.31, 13,416.62 and 4,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.31, 13,416.62 and 4,993.28 is: 7,490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.31 : 13,416.62 = 4,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.31/13,416.62 = 4,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.31x = 13,416.62 × 4,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.31x = 66,992,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,992,940.31/8,944.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.01

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