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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.49, 13,492.93 and 2,421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.49, 13,492.93 and 2,421.43 is: 3,632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.49 : 13,492.93 = 2,421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.49/13,492.93 = 2,421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.49x = 13,492.93 × 2,421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.49x = 32,672,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,672,150.24/8,995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.06

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