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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.84, 13,490.52 and 3,802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.84, 13,490.52 and 3,802.12 is: 5,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.84 : 13,490.52 = 3,802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.84/13,490.52 = 3,802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.84x = 13,490.52 × 3,802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.84x = 51,292,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,292,575.90/8,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.81

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