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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.52, 13,457.43 and 5,297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.52, 13,457.43 and 5,297.49 is: 7,926.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.52 : 13,457.43 = 5,297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.52/13,457.43 = 5,297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.52x = 13,457.43 × 5,297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.52x = 71,290,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,290,600.85/8,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,926.89

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