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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.90, 13,496.99 and 2,757.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.90, 13,496.99 and 2,757.99 is: 4,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.90 : 13,496.99 = 2,757.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.90/13,496.99 = 2,757.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.90x = 13,496.99 × 2,757.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.90x = 37,224,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,224,482.18/8,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.02

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