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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.24, 13,497.38 and 3,154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.24, 13,497.38 and 3,154.86 is: 4,732.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.24 : 13,497.38 = 3,154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.24/13,497.38 = 3,154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.24x = 13,497.38 × 3,154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.24x = 42,582,344.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582,344.27/8,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.30

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