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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.91, 13,348.48 and 2,657.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.91, 13,348.48 and 2,657.49 is: 3,986.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.91 : 13,348.48 = 2,657.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.91/13,348.48 = 2,657.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.91x = 13,348.48 × 2,657.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.91x = 35,473,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473,500.51/8,898.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.27

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