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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.40, 13,494.73 and 2,756.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.40, 13,494.73 and 2,756.49 is: 4,134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.40 : 13,494.73 = 2,756.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.40/13,494.73 = 2,756.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.40x = 13,494.73 × 2,756.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.40x = 37,198,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,198,088.30/8,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.77

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