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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.39, 13,494.47 and 4,066.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.39, 13,494.47 and 4,066.36 is: 6,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.39 : 13,494.47 = 4,066.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.39/13,494.47 = 4,066.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.39x = 13,494.47 × 4,066.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.39x = 54,873,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,873,318.96/8,999.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.45

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