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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.88, 13,496.76 and 4,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.88, 13,496.76 and 4,066.32 is: 6,100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.88 : 13,496.76 = 4,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.88/13,496.76 = 4,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.88x = 13,496.76 × 4,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.88x = 54,882,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,882,145.12/8,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,100.13

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