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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.68, 12,419.34 and 5,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.68, 12,419.34 and 5,462.66 is: 7,542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.68 : 12,419.34 = 5,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.68/12,419.34 = 5,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.68x = 12,419.34 × 5,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.68x = 67,842,631.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,842,631.84/8,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.53

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