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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.66, 13,499.49 and 2,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.66, 13,499.49 and 2,759.69 is: 4,139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.66 : 13,499.49 = 2,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.66/13,499.49 = 2,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.66x = 13,499.49 × 2,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.66x = 37,254,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,254,407.56/8,999.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.54

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