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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.74, 13,350.02 and 2,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.74, 13,350.02 and 2,659.24 is: 3,989.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.74 : 13,350.02 = 2,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.74/13,350.02 = 2,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.74x = 13,350.02 × 2,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.74x = 35,500,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500,907.18/8,898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.43

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