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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994, 13,491 and 2,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994, 13,491 and 2,838 is: 4,257

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994 : 13,491 = 2,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994/13,491 = 2,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994x = 13,491 × 2,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994x = 38,287,458
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287,458/8,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257

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