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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.83, 13,497.33 and 2,758.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.83, 13,497.33 and 2,758.89 is: 4,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.83 : 13,497.33 = 2,758.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.83/13,497.33 = 2,758.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.83x = 13,497.33 × 2,758.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.83x = 37,237,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,237,634.97/8,998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.06

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