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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.04, 13,497.14 and 3,150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.04, 13,497.14 and 3,150.70 is: 4,728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.04 : 13,497.14 = 3,150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.04/13,497.14 = 3,150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.04x = 13,497.14 × 3,150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.04x = 42,525,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,525,439.00/8,994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.18

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