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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.50, 13,494.18 and 2,756.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.50, 13,494.18 and 2,756.02 is: 4,133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.50 : 13,494.18 = 2,756.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.50/13,494.18 = 2,756.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.50x = 13,494.18 × 2,756.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.50x = 37,190,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190,229.96/8,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.86

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