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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.99, 13,469.73 and 4,598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.99, 13,469.73 and 4,598.55 is: 6,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.99 : 13,469.73 = 4,598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.99/13,469.73 = 4,598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.99x = 13,469.73 × 4,598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.99x = 61,941,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,941,159.54/8,977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.22

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