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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.42, 13,498.41 and 6,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.42, 13,498.41 and 6,370.08 is: 9,556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.42 : 13,498.41 = 6,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.42/13,498.41 = 6,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.42x = 13,498.41 × 6,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.42x = 85,985,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,985,924.84/8,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.73

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