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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.91, 13,495.66 and 3,075.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.91, 13,495.66 and 3,075.19 is: 4,611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.91 : 13,495.66 = 3,075.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.91/13,495.66 = 3,075.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.91x = 13,495.66 × 3,075.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.91x = 41,501,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,501,718.68/8,999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.35

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