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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.08, 13,494.38 and 2,423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.08, 13,494.38 and 2,423.66 is: 3,635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.08 : 13,494.38 = 2,423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.08/13,494.38 = 2,423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.08x = 13,494.38 × 2,423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.08x = 32,705,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,705,709.44/8,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.15

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