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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.19, 13,492.53 and 3,803.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.19, 13,492.53 and 3,803.47 is: 5,703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.19 : 13,492.53 = 3,803.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.19/13,492.53 = 3,803.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.19x = 13,492.53 × 3,803.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.19x = 51,318,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,318,399.35/8,997.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.83

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