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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.09, 13,496.07 and 2,756.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.09, 13,496.07 and 2,756.53 is: 4,135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.09 : 13,496.07 = 2,756.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.09/13,496.07 = 2,756.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.09x = 13,496.07 × 2,756.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.09x = 37,202,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,202,333.54/8,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.39

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