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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.16, 13,494.38 and 2,755.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.16, 13,494.38 and 2,755.06 is: 4,133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.16 : 13,494.38 = 2,755.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.16/13,494.38 = 2,755.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.16x = 13,494.38 × 2,755.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.16x = 37,177,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,177,779.05/8,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.09

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