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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.92, 13,484.18 and 2,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.92, 13,484.18 and 2,414.96 is: 3,622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.92 : 13,484.18 = 2,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.92/13,484.18 = 2,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.92x = 13,484.18 × 2,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.92x = 32,563,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563,693.95/8,988.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.65

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