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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.51, 13,499.41 and 3,156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.51, 13,499.41 and 3,156.11 is: 4,734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.51 : 13,499.41 = 3,156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.51/13,499.41 = 3,156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.51x = 13,499.41 × 3,156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.51x = 42,605,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,605,679.98/8,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.22

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