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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.97, 13,036.56 and 4,995.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.97, 13,036.56 and 4,995.98 is: 7,481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.97 : 13,036.56 = 4,995.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.97/13,036.56 = 4,995.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.97x = 13,036.56 × 4,995.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.97x = 65,130,393.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,130,393.03/8,704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.98

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