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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.56, 13,488.48 and 3,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.56, 13,488.48 and 3,070.68 is: 4,604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.56 : 13,488.48 = 3,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.56/13,488.48 = 3,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.56x = 13,488.48 × 3,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.56x = 41,418,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418,805.77/8,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.36

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