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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.44, 13,112.25 and 6,997.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.44, 13,112.25 and 6,997.53 is: 10,496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.44 : 13,112.25 = 6,997.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.44/13,112.25 = 6,997.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.44x = 13,112.25 × 6,997.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.44x = 91,753,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,753,368.27/8,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.37

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