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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.60, 13,499.40 and 7,359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.60, 13,499.40 and 7,359.35 is: 11,039.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.60 : 13,499.40 = 7,359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.60/13,499.40 = 7,359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.60x = 13,499.40 × 7,359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.60x = 99,346,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,346,809.39/8,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.03

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