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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.28, 13,473.12 and 5,882.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.28, 13,473.12 and 5,882.76 is: 8,807.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.28 : 13,473.12 = 5,882.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.28/13,473.12 = 5,882.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.28x = 13,473.12 × 5,882.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.28x = 79,259,131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,259,131.41/8,999.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.27

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