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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.82, 13,331.50 and 4,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.82, 13,331.50 and 4,996.04 is: 7,483.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.82 : 13,331.50 = 4,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.82/13,331.50 = 4,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.82x = 13,331.50 × 4,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.82x = 66,604,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,604,707.26/8,899.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.83

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