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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.40, 13,493.00 and 3,072.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.40, 13,493.00 and 3,072.22 is: 4,608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.40 : 13,493.00 = 3,072.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.40/13,493.00 = 3,072.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.40x = 13,493.00 × 3,072.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.40x = 41,453,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,453,407.35/8,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.29

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