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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.99, 13,171.47 and 4,099.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.99, 13,171.47 and 4,099.43 is: 6,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.99 : 13,171.47 = 4,099.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.99/13,171.47 = 4,099.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.99x = 13,171.47 × 4,099.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.99x = 53,995,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,995,519.26/8,780.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.14

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