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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.52, 13,416.78 and 2,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.52, 13,416.78 and 2,789 is: 4,183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.52 : 13,416.78 = 2,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.52/13,416.78 = 2,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.52x = 13,416.78 × 2,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.52x = 37,419,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,419,399.42/8,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.50

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