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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.40, 13,481.88 and 4,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.40, 13,481.88 and 4,836.24 is: 7,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.40 : 13,481.88 = 4,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.40/13,481.88 = 4,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.40x = 13,481.88 × 4,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.40x = 65,201,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201,607.33/8,993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,249.94

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