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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.64, 13,498.94 and 3,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.64, 13,498.94 and 3,452.76 is: 5,178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.64 : 13,498.94 = 3,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.64/13,498.94 = 3,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.64x = 13,498.94 × 3,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.64x = 46,608,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,608,600.07/8,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.94

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