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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.84, 13,483.98 and 6,074.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.84, 13,483.98 and 6,074.16 is: 9,105.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.84 : 13,483.98 = 6,074.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.84/13,483.98 = 6,074.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.84x = 13,483.98 × 6,074.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.84x = 81,903,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,903,851.96/8,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.65

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