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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.83, 13,404.91 and 2,696.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.83, 13,404.91 and 2,696.68 is: 4,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.83 : 13,404.91 = 2,696.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.83/13,404.91 = 2,696.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.83x = 13,404.91 × 2,696.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.83x = 36,148,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,148,672.19/8,936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.91

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