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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.87, 13,492.20 and 4,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.87, 13,492.20 and 4,061.06 is: 6,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.87 : 13,492.20 = 4,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.87/13,492.20 = 4,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.87x = 13,492.20 × 4,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.87x = 54,792,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,792,635.78/8,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.54

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