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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.96, 13,497.66 and 3,453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.96, 13,497.66 and 3,453.96 is: 5,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.96 : 13,497.66 = 3,453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.96/13,497.66 = 3,453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.96x = 13,497.66 × 3,453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.96x = 46,620,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,620,377.73/8,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.22

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