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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.60, 13,496.40 and 8,090.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.60, 13,496.40 and 8,090.40 is: 12,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.60 : 13,496.40 = 8,090.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.60/13,496.40 = 8,090.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.60x = 13,496.40 × 8,090.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.60x = 109,191,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,191,274.56/8,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.60

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