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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.68, 13,508.24 and 6,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.68, 13,508.24 and 6,049.33 is: 9,081.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.68 : 13,508.24 = 6,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.68/13,508.24 = 6,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.68x = 13,508.24 × 6,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.68x = 81,715,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715,737.46/8,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.86

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