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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.02, 13,497.03 and 3,807.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.02, 13,497.03 and 3,807.54 is: 5,711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.02 : 13,497.03 = 3,807.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.02/13,497.03 = 3,807.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.02x = 13,497.03 × 3,807.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.02x = 51,390,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,390,481.61/8,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.31

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