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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.14, 13,493.25 and 4,067.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.14, 13,493.25 and 4,067.58 is: 6,099.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.14 : 13,493.25 = 4,067.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.14/13,493.25 = 4,067.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.14x = 13,493.25 × 4,067.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.14x = 54,884,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,884,873.84/8,998.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.58

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