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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.60, 13,499.40 and 8,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.60, 13,499.40 and 8,423.60 is: 12,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.60 : 13,499.40 = 8,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.60/13,499.40 = 8,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.60x = 13,499.40 × 8,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.60x = 113,713,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,713,545.84/8,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.40

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