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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.64, 13,495.86 and 2,756.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.64, 13,495.86 and 2,756.58 is: 4,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.64 : 13,495.86 = 2,756.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.64/13,495.86 = 2,756.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.64x = 13,495.86 × 2,756.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.64x = 37,202,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,202,417.76/8,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.15

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