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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.49, 13,034.43 and 4,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.49, 13,034.43 and 4,007.18 is: 6,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.49 : 13,034.43 = 4,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.49/13,034.43 = 4,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.49x = 13,034.43 × 4,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.49x = 52,231,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,231,339.79/8,697.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.34

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