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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.58, 13,475.70 and 7,235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.58, 13,475.70 and 7,235.22 is: 10,833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.58 : 13,475.70 = 7,235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.58/13,475.70 = 7,235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.58x = 13,475.70 × 7,235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.58x = 97,499,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,499,654.15/8,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.80

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