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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.08, 13,466.90 and 5,866.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.08, 13,466.90 and 5,866.33 is: 8,783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.08 : 13,466.90 = 5,866.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.08/13,466.90 = 5,866.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.08x = 13,466.90 × 5,866.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.08x = 79,001,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001,260.48/8,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,783.70

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