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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.88, 13,502.41 and 2,760.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.88, 13,502.41 and 2,760.81 is: 4,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.88 : 13,502.41 = 2,760.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.88/13,502.41 = 2,760.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.88x = 13,502.41 × 2,760.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.88x = 37,277,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277,588.55/8,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.01

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