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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.92, 13,499.40 and 3,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.92, 13,499.40 and 3,157.12 is: 4,735.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.92 : 13,499.40 = 3,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.92/13,499.40 = 3,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.92x = 13,499.40 × 3,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.92x = 42,619,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,619,225.73/8,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.51

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