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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.56, 13,406.39 and 7,371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.56, 13,406.39 and 7,371.52 is: 11,107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.56 : 13,406.39 = 7,371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.56/13,406.39 = 7,371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.56x = 13,406.39 × 7,371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.56x = 98,825,472.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,825,472.01/8,897.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.03

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