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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.59, 13,496.36 and 2,423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.59, 13,496.36 and 2,423.78 is: 3,635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.59 : 13,496.36 = 2,423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.59/13,496.36 = 2,423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.59x = 13,496.36 × 2,423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.59x = 32,712,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712,207.44/8,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.66

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