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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.06, 13,489.35 and 4,312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.06, 13,489.35 and 4,312.22 is: 6,463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.06 : 13,489.35 = 4,312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.06/13,489.35 = 4,312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.06x = 13,489.35 × 4,312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.06x = 58,169,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,169,044.86/8,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.90

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