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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.52, 13,494.17 and 2,755.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.52, 13,494.17 and 2,755.46 is: 4,133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.52 : 13,494.17 = 2,755.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.52/13,494.17 = 2,755.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.52x = 13,494.17 × 2,755.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.52x = 37,182,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182,585.09/8,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.46

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