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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.62, 13,494.92 and 3,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.62, 13,494.92 and 3,996.30 is: 5,995.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.62 : 13,494.92 = 3,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.62/13,494.92 = 3,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.62x = 13,494.92 × 3,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.62x = 53,929,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,929,714.75/8,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.77

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