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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.25, 13,493.40 and 2,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.25, 13,493.40 and 2,423.10 is: 3,634.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.25 : 13,493.40 = 2,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.25/13,493.40 = 2,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.25x = 13,493.40 × 2,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.25x = 32,695,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,695,857.54/8,996.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.39

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