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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.47, 13,486.96 and 3,799.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.47, 13,486.96 and 3,799.75 is: 5,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.47 : 13,486.96 = 3,799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.47/13,486.96 = 3,799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.47x = 13,486.96 × 3,799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.47x = 51,246,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,246,999.33/8,993.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.25

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