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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.39, 13,473.47 and 7,417.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.39, 13,473.47 and 7,417.71 is: 11,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.39 : 13,473.47 = 7,417.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.39/13,473.47 = 7,417.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.39x = 13,473.47 × 7,417.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.39x = 99,942,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,942,311.70/8,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.40

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