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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.25, 13,496.54 and 2,840.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.25, 13,496.54 and 2,840.25 is: 4,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.25 : 13,496.54 = 2,840.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.25/13,496.54 = 2,840.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.25x = 13,496.54 × 2,840.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.25x = 38,333,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,333,533.53/8,996.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.06

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