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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.57, 13,447.50 and 7,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.57, 13,447.50 and 7,623.24 is: 11,397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.57 : 13,447.50 = 7,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.57/13,447.50 = 7,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.57x = 13,447.50 × 7,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.57x = 102,513,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,513,519.90/8,994.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.27

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