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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.69, 13,496.19 and 2,423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.69, 13,496.19 and 2,423.35 is: 3,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.69 : 13,496.19 = 2,423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.69/13,496.19 = 2,423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.69x = 13,496.19 × 2,423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.69x = 32,705,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,705,992.04/8,998.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.53

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