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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.41, 13,493.12 and 2,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.41, 13,493.12 and 2,755.44 is: 4,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.41 : 13,493.12 = 2,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.41/13,493.12 = 2,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.41x = 13,493.12 × 2,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.41x = 37,179,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,179,468.80/8,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.16

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