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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.70, 13,477.95 and 7,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.70, 13,477.95 and 7,271.70 is: 10,890.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.70 : 13,477.95 = 7,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.70/13,477.95 = 7,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.70x = 13,477.95 × 7,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.70x = 98,007,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,007,609.02/8,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.10

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