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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.88, 13,500.91 and 2,759.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.88, 13,500.91 and 2,759.81 is: 4,140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.88 : 13,500.91 = 2,759.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.88/13,500.91 = 2,759.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.88x = 13,500.91 × 2,759.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.88x = 37,259,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,996.29/8,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.51

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