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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.23, 13,497.41 and 5,879.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.23, 13,497.41 and 5,879.73 is: 8,819.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.23 : 13,497.41 = 5,879.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.23/13,497.41 = 5,879.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.23x = 13,497.41 × 5,879.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.23x = 79,361,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,361,141.20/8,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,819.64

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