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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.34, 13,492.98 and 2,421.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.34, 13,492.98 and 2,421.06 is: 3,631.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.34 : 13,492.98 = 2,421.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.34/13,492.98 = 2,421.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.34x = 13,492.98 × 2,421.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.34x = 32,667,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,667,314.16/8,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.18

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