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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997, 13,497.66 and 2,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997, 13,497.66 and 2,841 is: 4,262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997 : 13,497.66 = 2,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997/13,497.66 = 2,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997x = 13,497.66 × 2,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997x = 38,346,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,346,852.06/8,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.18

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