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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.14, 13,490.69 and 3,447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.14, 13,490.69 and 3,447.26 is: 5,170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.14 : 13,490.69 = 3,447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.14/13,490.69 = 3,447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.14x = 13,490.69 × 3,447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.14x = 46,505,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,505,848.56/8,994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.69

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