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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.64, 13,349.33 and 2,659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.64, 13,349.33 and 2,659.51 is: 3,989.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.64 : 13,349.33 = 2,659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.64/13,349.33 = 2,659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.64x = 13,349.33 × 2,659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.64x = 35,502,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,502,693.75/8,899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.23

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