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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.80, 13,466.40 and 4,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.80, 13,466.40 and 4,826.56 is: 7,224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.80 : 13,466.40 = 4,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.80/13,466.40 = 4,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.80x = 13,466.40 × 4,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.80x = 64,996,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,996,387.58/8,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.39

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