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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.30, 13,486.70 and 5,044.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.30, 13,486.70 and 5,044.31 is: 7,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.30 : 13,486.70 = 5,044.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.30/13,486.70 = 5,044.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.30x = 13,486.70 × 5,044.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.30x = 68,031,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,031,091.43/8,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.12

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