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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.44, 13,496.88 and 4,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.44, 13,496.88 and 4,832.88 is: 7,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.44 : 13,496.88 = 4,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.44/13,496.88 = 4,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.44x = 13,496.88 × 4,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.44x = 65,228,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,228,801.41/8,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.32

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