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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.46, 13,503.29 and 4,620.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.46, 13,503.29 and 4,620.00 is: 6,932.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.46 : 13,503.29 = 4,620.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.46/13,503.29 = 4,620.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.46x = 13,503.29 × 4,620.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.46x = 62,385,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385,132.28/8,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.10

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