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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.54, 13,490.30 and 3,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.54, 13,490.30 and 3,150.14 is: 4,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.54 : 13,490.30 = 3,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.54/13,490.30 = 3,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.54x = 13,490.30 × 3,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.54x = 42,496,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,496,333.64/8,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.21

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