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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.26, 13,497.60 and 2,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.26, 13,497.60 and 2,425.84 is: 3,638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.26 : 13,497.60 = 2,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.26/13,497.60 = 2,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.26x = 13,497.60 × 2,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.26x = 32,743,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,743,017.98/8,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.41

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