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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.60, 13,495.07 and 3,074.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.60, 13,495.07 and 3,074.84 is: 4,612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.60 : 13,495.07 = 3,074.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.60/13,495.07 = 3,074.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.60x = 13,495.07 × 3,074.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.60x = 41,495,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,495,165.66/8,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.32

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