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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.33, 13,497.92 and 2,426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.33, 13,497.92 and 2,426.03 is: 3,638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.33 : 13,497.92 = 2,426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.33/13,497.92 = 2,426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.33x = 13,497.92 × 2,426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.33x = 32,746,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,746,279.24/8,999.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.75

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