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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.42, 13,500.27 and 4,380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.42, 13,500.27 and 4,380.66 is: 6,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.42 : 13,500.27 = 4,380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.42/13,500.27 = 4,380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.42x = 13,500.27 × 4,380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.42x = 59,140,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,140,092.78/8,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.20

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