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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.28, 13,494.84 and 3,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.28, 13,494.84 and 3,152.24 is: 4,729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.28 : 13,494.84 = 3,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.28/13,494.84 = 3,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.28x = 13,494.84 × 3,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.28x = 42,538,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,538,974.44/8,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.03

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