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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.84, 13,493.73 and 2,421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.84, 13,493.73 and 2,421.56 is: 3,631.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.84 : 13,493.73 = 2,421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.84/13,493.73 = 2,421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.84x = 13,493.73 × 2,421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.84x = 32,675,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,675,876.82/8,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.93

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