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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.61, 13,492.00 and 3,446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.61, 13,492.00 and 3,446.63 is: 5,169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.61 : 13,492.00 = 3,446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.61/13,492.00 = 3,446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.61x = 13,492.00 × 3,446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.61x = 46,501,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,501,995.30/8,994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.98

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