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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.25, 13,387.52 and 2,998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.25, 13,387.52 and 2,998.58 is: 4,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.25 : 13,387.52 = 2,998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.25/13,387.52 = 2,998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.25x = 13,387.52 × 2,998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.25x = 40,143,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143,467.79/8,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.25

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