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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.98, 12,644.87 and 2,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.98, 12,644.87 and 2,189.44 is: 3,284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.98 : 12,644.87 = 2,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.98/12,644.87 = 2,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.98x = 12,644.87 × 2,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.98x = 27,685,184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,685,184.17/8,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.13

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