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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.28, 13,491.84 and 3,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.28, 13,491.84 and 3,150.24 is: 4,726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.28 : 13,491.84 = 3,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.28/13,491.84 = 3,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.28x = 13,491.84 × 3,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.28x = 42,502,534.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,502,534.04/8,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.03

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