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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.64, 13,495.94 and 3,450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.64, 13,495.94 and 3,450.76 is: 5,175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.64 : 13,495.94 = 3,450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.64/13,495.94 = 3,450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.64x = 13,495.94 × 3,450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.64x = 46,571,249.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,571,249.91/8,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,175.94

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