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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.20, 13,498.80 and 5,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.20, 13,498.80 and 5,062.60 is: 7,593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.20 : 13,498.80 = 5,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.20/13,498.80 = 5,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.20x = 13,498.80 × 5,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.20x = 68,339,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,339,024.88/8,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.90

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