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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.32, 13,481.13 and 5,046.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.32, 13,481.13 and 5,046.50 is: 7,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.32 : 13,481.13 = 5,046.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.32/13,481.13 = 5,046.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.32x = 13,481.13 × 5,046.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.32x = 68,032,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,032,522.55/8,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.10

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