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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.96, 13,312.57 and 7,699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.96, 13,312.57 and 7,699.48 is: 11,595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.96 : 13,312.57 = 7,699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.96/13,312.57 = 7,699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.96x = 13,312.57 × 7,699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.96x = 102,499,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,499,866.46/8,839.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.06

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