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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.24, 13,494.35 and 2,421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.24, 13,494.35 and 2,421.96 is: 3,632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.24 : 13,494.35 = 2,421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.24/13,494.35 = 2,421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.24x = 13,494.35 × 2,421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.24x = 32,682,763.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682,763.82/8,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.53

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