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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.11, 13,483.67 and 3,147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.11, 13,483.67 and 3,147.39 is: 4,721.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.11 : 13,483.67 = 3,147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.11/13,483.67 = 3,147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.11x = 13,483.67 × 3,147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.11x = 42,438,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438,352.38/8,989.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.09

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