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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.29, 13,493.01 and 3,147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.29, 13,493.01 and 3,147.95 is: 4,724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.29 : 13,493.01 = 3,147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.29/13,493.01 = 3,147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.29x = 13,493.01 × 3,147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.29x = 42,475,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,475,253.36/8,991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.05

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