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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.58, 13,499.10 and 4,064.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.58, 13,499.10 and 4,064.66 is: 6,100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.58 : 13,499.10 = 4,064.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.58/13,499.10 = 4,064.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.58x = 13,499.10 × 4,064.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.58x = 54,869,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,869,251.81/8,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,100.26

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