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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.39, 13,473.95 and 6,351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.39, 13,473.95 and 6,351.62 is: 9,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.39 : 13,473.95 = 6,351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.39/13,473.95 = 6,351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.39x = 13,473.95 × 6,351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.39x = 85,581,311.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,581,311.17/8,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.73

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