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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.46, 13,490.28 and 2,753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.46, 13,490.28 and 2,753.46 is: 4,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.46 : 13,490.28 = 2,753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.46/13,490.28 = 2,753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.46x = 13,490.28 × 2,753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.46x = 37,144,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,144,946.37/8,993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.22

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