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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.08, 13,494.84 and 3,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.08, 13,494.84 and 3,152.56 is: 4,729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.08 : 13,494.84 = 3,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.08/13,494.84 = 3,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.08x = 13,494.84 × 3,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.08x = 42,543,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,543,292.79/8,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.09

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