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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.17, 13,490.57 and 6,216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.17, 13,490.57 and 6,216.93 is: 9,320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.17 : 13,490.57 = 6,216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.17/13,490.57 = 6,216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.17x = 13,490.57 × 6,216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.17x = 83,869,898.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,869,898.27/8,998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.77

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