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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.01, 13,497.95 and 5,873.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.01, 13,497.95 and 5,873.17 is: 8,814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.01 : 13,497.95 = 5,873.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.01/13,497.95 = 5,873.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.01x = 13,497.95 × 5,873.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.01x = 79,275,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,275,755.00/8,994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,814.28

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