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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.56, 13,491.84 and 7,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.56, 13,491.84 and 7,023.52 is: 10,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.56 : 13,491.84 = 7,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.56/13,491.84 = 7,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.56x = 13,491.84 × 7,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.56x = 94,760,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,760,208.08/8,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.28

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