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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.36, 13,484.52 and 5,706.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.36, 13,484.52 and 5,706.84 is: 8,555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.36 : 13,484.52 = 5,706.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.36/13,484.52 = 5,706.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.36x = 13,484.52 × 5,706.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.36x = 76,953,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,953,998.12/8,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.81

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