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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.58, 13,492.85 and 3,452.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.58, 13,492.85 and 3,452.63 is: 5,179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.58 : 13,492.85 = 3,452.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.58/13,492.85 = 3,452.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.58x = 13,492.85 × 3,452.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.58x = 46,585,733.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,585,733.97/8,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.31

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