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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.01, 13,483.77 and 2,748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.01, 13,483.77 and 2,748.90 is: 4,123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.01 : 13,483.77 = 2,748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.01/13,483.77 = 2,748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.01x = 13,483.77 × 2,748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.01x = 37,065,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,065,575.93/8,988.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.89

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