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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.03, 13,485.54 and 3,727.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.03, 13,485.54 and 3,727.79 is: 5,588.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.03 : 13,485.54 = 3,727.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.03/13,485.54 = 3,727.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.03x = 13,485.54 × 3,727.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.03x = 50,271,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,271,237.31/8,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.16

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