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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.63, 13,477.31 and 2,746.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.63, 13,477.31 and 2,746.57 is: 4,118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.63 : 13,477.31 = 2,746.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.63/13,477.31 = 2,746.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.63x = 13,477.31 × 2,746.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.63x = 37,016,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016,338.20/8,988.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.13

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