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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.27, 13,474.35 and 4,599.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.27, 13,474.35 and 4,599.45 is: 6,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.27 : 13,474.35 = 4,599.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.27/13,474.35 = 4,599.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.27x = 13,474.35 × 4,599.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.27x = 61,974,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974,599.11/8,991.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.75

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