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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.16, 13,482.09 and 7,048.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.16, 13,482.09 and 7,048.92 is: 10,563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.16 : 13,482.09 = 7,048.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.16/13,482.09 = 7,048.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.16x = 13,482.09 × 7,048.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.16x = 95,034,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,034,173.84/8,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.86

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