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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.60, 13,331.20 and 4,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.60, 13,331.20 and 4,995.76 is: 7,483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.60 : 13,331.20 = 4,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.60/13,331.20 = 4,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.60x = 13,331.20 × 4,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.60x = 66,599,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,599,475.71/8,899.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.42

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