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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.57, 13,496.62 and 2,425.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.57, 13,496.62 and 2,425.15 is: 3,637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.57 : 13,496.62 = 2,425.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.57/13,496.62 = 2,425.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.57x = 13,496.62 × 2,425.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.57x = 32,731,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,731,327.99/8,998.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.39

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