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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.72, 13,490.46 and 2,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.72, 13,490.46 and 2,753.22 is: 4,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.72 : 13,490.46 = 2,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.72/13,490.46 = 2,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.72x = 13,490.46 × 2,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.72x = 37,142,204.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142,204.28/8,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.33

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