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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.92, 13,499.19 and 4,613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.92, 13,499.19 and 4,613.58 is: 6,920.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.92 : 13,499.19 = 4,613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.92/13,499.19 = 4,613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.92x = 13,499.19 × 4,613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.92x = 62,279,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,279,593.00/8,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.79

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