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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.84, 13,492.08 and 4,065.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.84, 13,492.08 and 4,065.12 is: 6,095.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.84 : 13,492.08 = 4,065.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.84/13,492.08 = 4,065.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.84x = 13,492.08 × 4,065.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.84x = 54,846,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,846,924.25/8,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.57

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