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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.04, 13,522.56 and 4,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.04, 13,522.56 and 4,842.24 is: 7,276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.04 : 13,522.56 = 4,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.04/13,522.56 = 4,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.04x = 13,522.56 × 4,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.04x = 65,479,480.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,479,480.93/8,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.27

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