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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.71, 13,379.28 and 2,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.71, 13,379.28 and 2,998.20 is: 4,494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.71 : 13,379.28 = 2,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.71/13,379.28 = 2,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.71x = 13,379.28 × 2,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.71x = 40,113,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,113,695.88/8,925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.17

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