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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.95, 13,349.78 and 2,659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.95, 13,349.78 and 2,659.98 is: 3,989.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.95 : 13,349.78 = 2,659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.95/13,349.78 = 2,659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.95x = 13,349.78 × 2,659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.95x = 35,510,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,510,134.50/8,899.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.93

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