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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.52, 13,479.27 and 4,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.52, 13,479.27 and 4,602.70 is: 6,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.52 : 13,479.27 = 4,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.52/13,479.27 = 4,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.52x = 13,479.27 × 4,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.52x = 62,041,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,041,036.03/8,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.65

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