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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.91, 13,480.41 and 2,746.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.91, 13,480.41 and 2,746.90 is: 4,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.91 : 13,480.41 = 2,746.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.91/13,480.41 = 2,746.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.91x = 13,480.41 × 2,746.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.91x = 37,029,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,029,362.50/8,986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.36

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