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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.48, 13,497.84 and 3,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.48, 13,497.84 and 3,152.52 is: 4,729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.48 : 13,497.84 = 3,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.48/13,497.84 = 3,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.48x = 13,497.84 × 3,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.48x = 42,552,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552,210.56/8,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.35

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