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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.18, 13,493.46 and 2,754.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.18, 13,493.46 and 2,754.30 is: 4,132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.18 : 13,493.46 = 2,754.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.18/13,493.46 = 2,754.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.18x = 13,493.46 × 2,754.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.18x = 37,165,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,165,036.88/8,994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.12

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