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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.80, 13,499.70 and 7,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.80, 13,499.70 and 7,358.20 is: 11,037.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.80 : 13,499.70 = 7,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.80/13,499.70 = 7,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.80x = 13,499.70 × 7,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.80x = 99,333,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,333,492.54/8,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.30

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