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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.16, 13,503.31 and 2,998.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.16, 13,503.31 and 2,998.63 is: 4,496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.16 : 13,503.31 = 2,998.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.16/13,503.31 = 2,998.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.16x = 13,503.31 × 2,998.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.16x = 40,491,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,491,477.81/9,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.98

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