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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.47, 13,491.97 and 2,420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.47, 13,491.97 and 2,420.66 is: 3,631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.47 : 13,491.97 = 2,420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.47/13,491.97 = 2,420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.47x = 13,491.97 × 2,420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.47x = 32,659,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,659,472.10/8,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.06

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