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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.84, 13,495.01 and 3,805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.84, 13,495.01 and 3,805.12 is: 5,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.84 : 13,495.01 = 3,805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.84/13,495.01 = 3,805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.84x = 13,495.01 × 3,805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.84x = 51,350,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,350,132.45/8,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.31

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