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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.30, 13,495.35 and 2,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.30, 13,495.35 and 2,756.24 is: 4,134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.30 : 13,495.35 = 2,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.30/13,495.35 = 2,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.30x = 13,495.35 × 2,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.30x = 37,196,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,196,342.23/8,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.63

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