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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.41, 13,487.42 and 3,069.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.41, 13,487.42 and 3,069.69 is: 4,603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.41 : 13,487.42 = 3,069.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.41/13,487.42 = 3,069.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.41x = 13,487.42 × 3,069.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.41x = 41,402,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,402,214.00/8,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.11

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