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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.19, 13,494.45 and 3,074.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.19, 13,494.45 and 3,074.43 is: 4,611.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.19 : 13,494.45 = 3,074.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.19/13,494.45 = 3,074.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.19x = 13,494.45 × 3,074.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.19x = 41,487,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,487,804.05/8,996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.71

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