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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.08, 13,785.76 and 6,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.08, 13,785.76 and 6,017.40 is: 8,297.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.08 : 13,785.76 = 6,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.08/13,785.76 = 6,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.08x = 13,785.76 × 6,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.08x = 82,954,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,954,432.22/9,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.87

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