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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.27, 13,498.05 and 2,757.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.27, 13,498.05 and 2,757.47 is: 4,136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.27 : 13,498.05 = 2,757.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.27/13,498.05 = 2,757.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.27x = 13,498.05 × 2,757.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.27x = 37,220,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,220,467.93/8,998.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.40

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