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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.27, 13,496.55 and 2,756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.27, 13,496.55 and 2,756.47 is: 4,134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.27 : 13,496.55 = 2,756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.27/13,496.55 = 2,756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.27x = 13,496.55 × 2,756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.27x = 37,202,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,202,835.18/8,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.90

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