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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.84, 13,484.03 and 3,148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.84, 13,484.03 and 3,148.26 is: 4,719.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.84 : 13,484.03 = 3,148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.84/13,484.03 = 3,148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.84x = 13,484.03 × 3,148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.84x = 42,451,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,451,232.29/8,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.51

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