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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.80, 13,467.90 and 4,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.80, 13,467.90 and 4,827.56 is: 7,225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.80 : 13,467.90 = 4,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.80/13,467.90 = 4,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.80x = 13,467.90 × 4,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.80x = 65,017,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,017,095.32/8,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.89

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