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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.21, 13,492.29 and 3,452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.21, 13,492.29 and 3,452.25 is: 5,178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.21 : 13,492.29 = 3,452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.21/13,492.29 = 3,452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.21x = 13,492.29 × 3,452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.21x = 46,578,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,578,758.15/8,994.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.75

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