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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998, 13,497 and 3,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998, 13,497 and 3,526 is: 5,289

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998 : 13,497 = 3,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998/13,497 = 3,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998x = 13,497 × 3,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998x = 47,590,422
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,590,422/8,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289

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