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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.08, 13,495.68 and 2,755.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.08, 13,495.68 and 2,755.95 is: 4,134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.08 : 13,495.68 = 2,755.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.08/13,495.68 = 2,755.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.08x = 13,495.68 × 2,755.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.08x = 37,193,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193,419.30/8,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.40

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