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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.08, 12,410.64 and 5,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.08, 12,410.64 and 5,457.44 is: 7,530.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.08 : 12,410.64 = 5,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.08/12,410.64 = 5,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.08x = 12,410.64 × 5,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.08x = 67,730,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,730,323.16/8,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.54

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