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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.08, 13,494.18 and 2,754.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.08, 13,494.18 and 2,754.95 is: 4,132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.08 : 13,494.18 = 2,754.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.08/13,494.18 = 2,754.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.08x = 13,494.18 × 2,754.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.08x = 37,175,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,175,723.72/8,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.90

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