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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.55, 13,499.32 and 2,426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.55, 13,499.32 and 2,426.40 is: 3,639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.55 : 13,499.32 = 2,426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.55/13,499.32 = 2,426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.55x = 13,499.32 × 2,426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.55x = 32,754,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,754,743.98/8,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.60

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