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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.97, 13,496.95 and 4,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.97, 13,496.95 and 4,832.24 is: 7,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.97 : 13,496.95 = 4,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.97/13,496.95 = 4,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.97x = 13,496.95 × 4,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.97x = 65,220,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,220,477.51/8,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.36

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