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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.90, 13,486.51 and 4,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.90, 13,486.51 and 4,314.80 is: 6,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.90 : 13,486.51 = 4,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.90/13,486.51 = 4,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.90x = 13,486.51 × 4,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.90x = 58,191,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,191,593.35/8,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.40

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