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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.43, 13,492.58 and 3,154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.43, 13,492.58 and 3,154.14 is: 4,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.43 : 13,492.58 = 3,154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.43/13,492.58 = 3,154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.43x = 13,492.58 × 3,154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.43x = 42,557,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,557,470.51/8,993.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.06

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