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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.28, 12,412.74 and 5,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.28, 12,412.74 and 5,270.44 is: 7,273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.28 : 12,412.74 = 5,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.28/12,412.74 = 5,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.28x = 12,412.74 × 5,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.28x = 65,420,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,420,601.41/8,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.58

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