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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.10, 13,498.25 and 3,451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.10, 13,498.25 and 3,451.41 is: 5,176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.10 : 13,498.25 = 3,451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.10/13,498.25 = 3,451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.10x = 13,498.25 × 3,451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.10x = 46,587,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587,977.78/8,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.96

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