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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.44, 13,465.32 and 4,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.44, 13,465.32 and 4,601.44 is: 6,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.44 : 13,465.32 = 4,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.44/13,465.32 = 4,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.44x = 13,465.32 × 4,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.44x = 61,959,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959,862.06/8,993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.45

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