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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.46, 13,493.34 and 3,449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.46, 13,493.34 and 3,449.12 is: 5,173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.46 : 13,493.34 = 3,449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.46/13,493.34 = 3,449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.46x = 13,493.34 × 3,449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.46x = 46,540,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540,081.39/8,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,173.73

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