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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.66, 13,490.94 and 2,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.66, 13,490.94 and 2,421.36 is: 3,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.66 : 13,490.94 = 2,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.66/13,490.94 = 2,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.66x = 13,490.94 × 2,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.66x = 32,666,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,666,422.48/8,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.76

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