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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.96, 13,493.56 and 3,452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.96, 13,493.56 and 3,452.27 is: 5,175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.96 : 13,493.56 = 3,452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.96/13,493.56 = 3,452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.96x = 13,493.56 × 3,452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.96x = 46,583,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,583,428.37/8,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,175.96

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