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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.92, 13,350.56 and 2,659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.92, 13,350.56 and 2,659.45 is: 3,989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.92 : 13,350.56 = 2,659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.92/13,350.56 = 2,659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.92x = 13,350.56 × 2,659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.92x = 35,505,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,505,136.37/8,899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.38

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