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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.59, 13,483.66 and 3,148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.59, 13,483.66 and 3,148.01 is: 4,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.59 : 13,483.66 = 3,148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.59/13,483.66 = 3,148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.59x = 13,483.66 × 3,148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.59x = 42,446,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,446,696.52/8,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.14

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