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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.64, 13,496.56 and 4,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.64, 13,496.56 and 4,068.60 is: 6,103.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.64 : 13,496.56 = 4,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.64/13,496.56 = 4,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.64x = 13,496.56 × 4,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.64x = 54,912,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,912,104.02/8,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.62

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