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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.69, 13,494.99 and 2,422.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.69, 13,494.99 and 2,422.31 is: 3,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.69 : 13,494.99 = 2,422.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.69/13,494.99 = 2,422.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.69x = 13,494.99 × 2,422.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.69x = 32,689,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689,049.23/8,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.45

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