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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.33, 13,498.08 and 2,759.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.33, 13,498.08 and 2,759.39 is: 4,138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.33 : 13,498.08 = 2,759.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.33/13,498.08 = 2,759.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.33x = 13,498.08 × 2,759.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.33x = 37,246,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,246,453.17/8,999.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.81

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