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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.06, 13,492.58 and 4,186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.06, 13,492.58 and 4,186.02 is: 6,279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.06 : 13,492.58 = 4,186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.06/13,492.58 = 4,186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.06x = 13,492.58 × 4,186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.06x = 56,480,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,480,209.73/8,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.03

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