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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.55, 13,488.68 and 4,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.55, 13,488.68 and 4,063.50 is: 6,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.55 : 13,488.68 = 4,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.55/13,488.68 = 4,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.55x = 13,488.68 × 4,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.55x = 54,811,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,811,230.86/8,996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.47

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