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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.10, 13,488.93 and 4,610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.10, 13,488.93 and 4,610.52 is: 6,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.10 : 13,488.93 = 4,610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.10/13,488.93 = 4,610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.10x = 13,488.93 × 4,610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.10x = 62,190,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,190,981.54/8,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.80

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