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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.40, 13,476.60 and 5,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.40, 13,476.60 and 5,096.40 is: 7,644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.40 : 13,476.60 = 5,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.40/13,476.60 = 5,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.40x = 13,476.60 × 5,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.40x = 68,682,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,682,144.24/8,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,644.60

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