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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.33, 13,494.47 and 2,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.33, 13,494.47 and 2,754.71 is: 4,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.33 : 13,494.47 = 2,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.33/13,494.47 = 2,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.33x = 13,494.47 × 2,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.33x = 37,173,344.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173,344.05/8,995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.52

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