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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.37, 13,506.27 and 4,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.37, 13,506.27 and 4,069.44 is: 6,107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.37 : 13,506.27 = 4,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.37/13,506.27 = 4,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.37x = 13,506.27 × 4,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.37x = 54,962,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,962,887.86/8,999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,107.42

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