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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.56, 13,497.83 and 4,613.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.56, 13,497.83 and 4,613.22 is: 6,919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.56 : 13,497.83 = 4,613.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.56/13,497.83 = 4,613.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.56x = 13,497.83 × 4,613.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.56x = 62,268,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,268,459.31/8,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.82

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