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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.08, 13,494.21 and 3,152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.08, 13,494.21 and 3,152.83 is: 4,729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.08 : 13,494.21 = 3,152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.08/13,494.21 = 3,152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.08x = 13,494.21 × 3,152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.08x = 42,544,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,544,950.11/8,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.28

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