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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.48, 13,500.68 and 4,066.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.48, 13,500.68 and 4,066.61 is: 6,101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.48 : 13,500.68 = 4,066.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.48/13,500.68 = 4,066.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.48x = 13,500.68 × 4,066.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.48x = 54,901,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901,912.46/8,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.92

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