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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.20, 13,498.80 and 8,343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.20, 13,498.80 and 8,343.10 is: 12,514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.20 : 13,498.80 = 8,343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.20/13,498.80 = 8,343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.20x = 13,498.80 × 8,343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.20x = 112,621,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,621,838.28/8,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.65

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