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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.72, 13,499.76 and 3,526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.72, 13,499.76 and 3,526.56 is: 5,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.72 : 13,499.76 = 3,526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.72/13,499.76 = 3,526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.72x = 13,499.76 × 3,526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.72x = 47,607,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,607,713.63/8,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.85

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