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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.55, 13,496.58 and 3,153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.55, 13,496.58 and 3,153.02 is: 4,730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.55 : 13,496.58 = 3,153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.55/13,496.58 = 3,153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.55x = 13,496.58 × 3,153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.55x = 42,554,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,554,919.19/8,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.67

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