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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.14, 13,493.69 and 3,449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.14, 13,493.69 and 3,449.26 is: 5,173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.14 : 13,493.69 = 3,449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.14/13,493.69 = 3,449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.14x = 13,493.69 × 3,449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.14x = 46,543,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,543,245.17/8,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,173.69

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