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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.36, 12,422.81 and 5,644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.36, 12,422.81 and 5,644.94 is: 7,794.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.36 : 12,422.81 = 5,644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.36/12,422.81 = 5,644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.36x = 12,422.81 × 5,644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.36x = 70,125,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,125,954.97/8,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,794.93

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