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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.72, 13,504.26 and 3,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.72, 13,504.26 and 3,529.56 is: 5,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.72 : 13,504.26 = 3,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.72/13,504.26 = 3,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.72x = 13,504.26 × 3,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.72x = 47,664,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,664,095.93/8,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.35

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