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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.64, 13,484.40 and 2,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.64, 13,484.40 and 2,664.16 is: 3,996.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.64 : 13,484.40 = 2,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.64/13,484.40 = 2,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.64x = 13,484.40 × 2,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.64x = 35,924,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,924,599.10/8,988.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.67

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