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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.44, 13,494.78 and 4,311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.44, 13,494.78 and 4,311.48 is: 6,468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.44 : 13,494.78 = 4,311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.44/13,494.78 = 4,311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.44x = 13,494.78 × 4,311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.44x = 58,182,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,182,474.07/8,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.00

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