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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.48, 13,496.27 and 2,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.48, 13,496.27 and 2,757.20 is: 4,135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.48 : 13,496.27 = 2,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.48/13,496.27 = 2,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.48x = 13,496.27 × 2,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.48x = 37,211,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211,834.38/8,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.81

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