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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.06, 12,409.74 and 8,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.06, 12,409.74 and 8,253.48 is: 11,384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.06 : 12,409.74 = 8,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.06/12,409.74 = 8,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.06x = 12,409.74 × 8,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.06x = 102,423,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,423,540.90/8,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,384.11

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