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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.58, 13,499.46 and 3,156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.58, 13,499.46 and 3,156.33 is: 4,734.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.58 : 13,499.46 = 3,156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.58/13,499.46 = 3,156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.58x = 13,499.46 × 3,156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.58x = 42,608,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,608,750.58/8,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.53

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