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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.46, 13,349.43 and 2,658.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.46, 13,349.43 and 2,658.34 is: 3,988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.46 : 13,349.43 = 2,658.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.46/13,349.43 = 2,658.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.46x = 13,349.43 × 2,658.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.46x = 35,487,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,487,323.75/8,898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.03

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