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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.41, 13,494.75 and 3,153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.41, 13,494.75 and 3,153.25 is: 4,729.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.41 : 13,494.75 = 3,153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.41/13,494.75 = 3,153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.41x = 13,494.75 × 3,153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.41x = 42,552,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552,320.44/8,996.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.92

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