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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.30, 13,491.90 and 4,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.30, 13,491.90 and 4,064.40 is: 6,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.30 : 13,491.90 = 4,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.30/13,491.90 = 4,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.30x = 13,491.90 × 4,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.30x = 54,836,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,836,478.36/8,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.77

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