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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.84, 13,492.10 and 3,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.84, 13,492.10 and 3,151.50 is: 4,727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.84 : 13,492.10 = 3,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.84/13,492.10 = 3,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.84x = 13,492.10 × 3,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.84x = 42,520,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,520,353.15/8,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.19

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