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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.98, 13,374.23 and 4,742.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.98, 13,374.23 and 4,742.96 is: 7,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.98 : 13,374.23 = 4,742.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.98/13,374.23 = 4,742.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.98x = 13,374.23 × 4,742.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.98x = 63,433,437.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,433,437.92/8,899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.37

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