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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.24, 13,494.12 and 4,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.24, 13,494.12 and 4,063.16 is: 6,094.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.24 : 13,494.12 = 4,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.24/13,494.12 = 4,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.24x = 13,494.12 × 4,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.24x = 54,828,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,828,768.62/8,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.63

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