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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.50, 13,484.14 and 3,723.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.50, 13,484.14 and 3,723.23 is: 5,581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.50 : 13,484.14 = 3,723.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.50/13,484.14 = 3,723.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.50x = 13,484.14 × 3,723.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.50x = 50,204,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,204,554.57/8,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.07

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