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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.68, 13,498.33 and 2,425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.68, 13,498.33 and 2,425.02 is: 3,637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.68 : 13,498.33 = 2,425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.68/13,498.33 = 2,425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.68x = 13,498.33 × 2,425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.68x = 32,733,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,733,723.25/8,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.62

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