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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.06, 13,491.09 and 2,420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.06, 13,491.09 and 2,420.91 is: 3,631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.06 : 13,491.09 = 2,420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.06/13,491.09 = 2,420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.06x = 13,491.09 × 2,420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.06x = 32,660,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,660,635.13/8,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.36

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