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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.84, 13,496.42 and 4,615.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.84, 13,496.42 and 4,615.35 is: 6,925.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.84 : 13,496.42 = 4,615.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.84/13,496.42 = 4,615.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.84x = 13,496.42 × 4,615.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.84x = 62,290,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,290,702.05/8,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.16

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