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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.19, 13,497.41 and 4,313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.19, 13,497.41 and 4,313.23 is: 6,470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.19 : 13,497.41 = 4,313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.19/13,497.41 = 4,313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.19x = 13,497.41 × 4,313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.19x = 58,217,433.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,217,433.73/8,997.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.62

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