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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.54, 13,369.01 and 2,989.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.54, 13,369.01 and 2,989.41 is: 4,484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.54 : 13,369.01 = 2,989.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.54/13,369.01 = 2,989.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.54x = 13,369.01 × 2,989.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.54x = 39,965,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,965,437.24/8,912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.18

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