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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.40, 13,494.60 and 4,614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.40, 13,494.60 and 4,614.30 is: 6,921.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.40 : 13,494.60 = 4,614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.40/13,494.60 = 4,614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.40x = 13,494.60 × 4,614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.40x = 62,268,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,268,132.78/8,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.45

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