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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.47, 13,496.09 and 2,756.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.47, 13,496.09 and 2,756.97 is: 4,134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.47 : 13,496.09 = 2,756.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.47/13,496.09 = 2,756.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.47x = 13,496.09 × 2,756.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.47x = 37,208,301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,208,301.46/8,998.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.96

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