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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.24, 13,491.72 and 4,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.24, 13,491.72 and 4,376.16 is: 6,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.24 : 13,491.72 = 4,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.24/13,491.72 = 4,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.24x = 13,491.72 × 4,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.24x = 59,041,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,041,925.40/8,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,564.42

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