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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.41, 13,479.62 and 2,746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.41, 13,479.62 and 2,746.44 is: 4,119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.41 : 13,479.62 = 2,746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.41/13,479.62 = 2,746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.41x = 13,479.62 × 2,746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.41x = 37,020,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,020,953.82/8,986.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.66

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