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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.36, 13,507.14 and 6,216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.36, 13,507.14 and 6,216.28 is: 9,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.36 : 13,507.14 = 6,216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.36/13,507.14 = 6,216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.36x = 13,507.14 × 6,216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.36x = 83,964,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,964,164.24/8,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.13

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