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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.60, 13,477.80 and 4,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.60, 13,477.80 and 4,377.20 is: 6,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.60 : 13,477.80 = 4,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.60/13,477.80 = 4,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.60x = 13,477.80 × 4,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.60x = 58,995,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,995,026.16/8,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.29

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