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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.64, 13,498.06 and 4,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.64, 13,498.06 and 4,069.60 is: 6,105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.64 : 13,498.06 = 4,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.64/13,498.06 = 4,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.64x = 13,498.06 × 4,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.64x = 54,931,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,931,704.98/8,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.12

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