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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.42, 13,503.28 and 4,382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.42, 13,503.28 and 4,382.66 is: 6,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.42 : 13,503.28 = 4,382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.42/13,503.28 = 4,382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.42x = 13,503.28 × 4,382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.42x = 59,180,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180,285.12/8,996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,578.20

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