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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.02, 13,484.88 and 4,060.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.02, 13,484.88 and 4,060.97 is: 6,088.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.02 : 13,484.88 = 4,060.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.02/13,484.88 = 4,060.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.02x = 13,484.88 × 4,060.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.02x = 54,761,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,761,625.71/8,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.67

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