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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.43, 13,494.08 and 3,155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.43, 13,494.08 and 3,155.14 is: 4,733.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.43 : 13,494.08 = 3,155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.43/13,494.08 = 3,155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.43x = 13,494.08 × 3,155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.43x = 42,575,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,711.57/8,994.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.56

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