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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.60, 13,497.90 and 8,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.60, 13,497.90 and 8,415.40 is: 12,623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.60 : 13,497.90 = 8,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.60/13,497.90 = 8,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.60x = 13,497.90 × 8,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.60x = 113,590,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,590,227.66/8,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.10

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