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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.78, 13,482.45 and 4,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.78, 13,482.45 and 4,838.40 is: 7,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.78 : 13,482.45 = 4,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.78/13,482.45 = 4,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.78x = 13,482.45 × 4,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.78x = 65,233,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,233,486.08/8,999.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.35

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