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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.40, 13,477.68 and 6,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.40, 13,477.68 and 6,069.60 is: 9,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.40 : 13,477.68 = 6,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.40/13,477.68 = 6,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.40x = 13,477.68 × 6,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.40x = 81,804,126.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,804,126.53/8,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.98

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