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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.14, 13,497.69 and 2,758.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.14, 13,497.69 and 2,758.01 is: 4,137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.14 : 13,497.69 = 2,758.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.14/13,497.69 = 2,758.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.14x = 13,497.69 × 2,758.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.14x = 37,226,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,226,764.00/8,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.62

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