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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.85, 13,493.75 and 4,065.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.85, 13,493.75 and 4,065.35 is: 6,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.85 : 13,493.75 = 4,065.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.85/13,493.75 = 4,065.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.85x = 13,493.75 × 4,065.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.85x = 54,856,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856,728.77/8,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.33

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