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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.24, 13,493.22 and 4,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.24, 13,493.22 and 4,377.16 is: 6,565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.24 : 13,493.22 = 4,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.24/13,493.22 = 4,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.24x = 13,493.22 × 4,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.24x = 59,061,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,061,982.86/8,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.92

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