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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.80, 13,496.46 and 2,757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.80, 13,496.46 and 2,757.24 is: 4,135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.80 : 13,496.46 = 2,757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.80/13,496.46 = 2,757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.80x = 13,496.46 × 2,757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.80x = 37,212,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,212,979.37/8,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.33

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