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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.56, 13,496.33 and 4,612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.56, 13,496.33 and 4,612.22 is: 6,918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.56 : 13,496.33 = 4,612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.56/13,496.33 = 4,612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.56x = 13,496.33 × 4,612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.56x = 62,247,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,247,987.20/8,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.32

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