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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.14, 13,492.74 and 2,754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.14, 13,492.74 and 2,754.98 is: 4,132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.14 : 13,492.74 = 2,754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.14/13,492.74 = 2,754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.14x = 13,492.74 × 2,754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.14x = 37,172,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,172,228.85/8,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.48

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