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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.22, 13,488.06 and 3,450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.22, 13,488.06 and 3,450.08 is: 5,171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.22 : 13,488.06 = 3,450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.22/13,488.06 = 3,450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.22x = 13,488.06 × 3,450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.22x = 46,534,886.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,534,886.04/8,998.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.57

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