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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.52, 13,716.60 and 8,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.52, 13,716.60 and 8,994.10 is: 13,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.52 : 13,716.60 = 8,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.52/13,716.60 = 8,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.52x = 13,716.60 × 8,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.52x = 123,368,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,368,472.06/9,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.40

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