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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.60, 12,456.78 and 8,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.60, 12,456.78 and 8,535.80 is: 11,818.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.60 : 12,456.78 = 8,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.60/12,456.78 = 8,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.60x = 12,456.78 × 8,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.60x = 106,328,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,328,582.72/8,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.75

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