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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.33, 13,496.06 and 2,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.33, 13,496.06 and 2,756.20 is: 4,134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.33 : 13,496.06 = 2,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.33/13,496.06 = 2,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.33x = 13,496.06 × 2,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.33x = 37,197,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,197,840.57/8,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.78

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