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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.01, 13,381.47 and 2,998.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.01, 13,381.47 and 2,998.86 is: 4,496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.01 : 13,381.47 = 2,998.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.01/13,381.47 = 2,998.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.01x = 13,381.47 × 2,998.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.01x = 40,129,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129,155.12/8,924.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.76

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