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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.20, 13,488.55 and 3,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.20, 13,488.55 and 3,149.44 is: 4,723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.20 : 13,488.55 = 3,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.20/13,488.55 = 3,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.20x = 13,488.55 × 3,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.20x = 42,481,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,481,337.32/8,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.20

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