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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.93, 13,503.78 and 4,071.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.93, 13,503.78 and 4,071.03 is: 6,109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.93 : 13,503.78 = 4,071.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.93/13,503.78 = 4,071.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.93x = 13,503.78 × 4,071.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.93x = 54,974,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974,293.49/8,997.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.66

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