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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.03, 13,497.72 and 4,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.03, 13,497.72 and 4,070.44 is: 6,105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.03 : 13,497.72 = 4,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.03/13,497.72 = 4,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.03x = 13,497.72 × 4,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.03x = 54,941,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,941,659.40/8,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.97

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