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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.04, 13,498.48 and 2,843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.04, 13,498.48 and 2,843.04 is: 4,264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.04 : 13,498.48 = 2,843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.04/13,498.48 = 2,843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.04x = 13,498.48 × 2,843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.04x = 38,376,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,376,718.58/8,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.53

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