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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.61, 13,493.50 and 3,447.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.61, 13,493.50 and 3,447.63 is: 5,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.61 : 13,493.50 = 3,447.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.61/13,493.50 = 3,447.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.61x = 13,493.50 × 3,447.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.61x = 46,520,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,520,595.41/8,995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.48

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