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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.22, 13,485.06 and 3,448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.22, 13,485.06 and 3,448.08 is: 5,168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.22 : 13,485.06 = 3,448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.22/13,485.06 = 3,448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.22x = 13,485.06 × 3,448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.22x = 46,497,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,497,565.68/8,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.57

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