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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.64, 13,501.44 and 2,760.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.64, 13,501.44 and 2,760.51 is: 4,141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.64 : 13,501.44 = 2,760.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.64/13,501.44 = 2,760.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.64x = 13,501.44 × 2,760.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.64x = 37,270,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,270,860.13/8,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.37

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