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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.19, 13,495.91 and 4,312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.19, 13,495.91 and 4,312.23 is: 6,469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.19 : 13,495.91 = 4,312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.19/13,495.91 = 4,312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.19x = 13,495.91 × 4,312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.19x = 58,197,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,197,446.42/8,996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.12

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