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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.14, 13,490.25 and 4,065.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.14, 13,490.25 and 4,065.58 is: 6,096.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.14 : 13,490.25 = 4,065.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.14/13,490.25 = 4,065.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.14x = 13,490.25 × 4,065.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.14x = 54,845,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845,690.60/8,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.58

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