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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.52, 13,487.13 and 4,062.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.52, 13,487.13 and 4,062.47 is: 6,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.52 : 13,487.13 = 4,062.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.52/13,487.13 = 4,062.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.52x = 13,487.13 × 4,062.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.52x = 54,790,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,790,993.58/8,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.92

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