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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.88, 12,915.98 and 2,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.88, 12,915.98 and 2,989.32 is: 4,483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.88 : 12,915.98 = 2,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.88/12,915.98 = 2,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.88x = 12,915.98 × 2,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.88x = 38,609,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,609,997.33/8,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.34

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