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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.14, 13,492.19 and 3,448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.14, 13,492.19 and 3,448.26 is: 5,172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.14 : 13,492.19 = 3,448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.14/13,492.19 = 3,448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.14x = 13,492.19 × 3,448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.14x = 46,524,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524,561.85/8,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.19

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