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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.64, 13,493.40 and 3,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.64, 13,493.40 and 3,151.12 is: 4,727.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.64 : 13,493.40 = 3,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.64/13,493.40 = 3,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.64x = 13,493.40 × 3,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.64x = 42,519,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519,322.61/8,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.18

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