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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.46, 13,471.99 and 4,599.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.46, 13,471.99 and 4,599.99 is: 6,901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.46 : 13,471.99 = 4,599.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.46/13,471.99 = 4,599.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.46x = 13,471.99 × 4,599.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.46x = 61,971,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,971,007.78/8,979.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.42

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