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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.46, 13,480.13 and 4,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.46, 13,480.13 and 4,307.44 is: 6,455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.46 : 13,480.13 = 4,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.46/13,480.13 = 4,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.46x = 13,480.13 × 4,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.46x = 58,064,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,064,851.17/8,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,455.62

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