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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.87, 13,493.28 and 5,049.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.87, 13,493.28 and 5,049.91 is: 7,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.87 : 13,493.28 = 5,049.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.87/13,493.28 = 5,049.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.87x = 13,493.28 × 5,049.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.87x = 68,139,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,139,885.41/8,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,573.73

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