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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.64, 13,497.36 and 2,757.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.64, 13,497.36 and 2,757.58 is: 4,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.64 : 13,497.36 = 2,757.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.64/13,497.36 = 2,757.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.64x = 13,497.36 × 2,757.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.64x = 37,220,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,220,049.99/8,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.65

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