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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.39, 13,494.22 and 4,614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.39, 13,494.22 and 4,614.90 is: 6,923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.39 : 13,494.22 = 4,614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.39/13,494.22 = 4,614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.39x = 13,494.22 × 4,614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.39x = 62,274,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274,475.88/8,994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.70

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