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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.59, 13,335.71 and 2,654.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.59, 13,335.71 and 2,654.83 is: 3,982.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.59 : 13,335.71 = 2,654.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.59/13,335.71 = 2,654.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.59x = 13,335.71 × 2,654.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.59x = 35,404,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,404,042.98/8,890.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.19

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