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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.16, 13,478.02 and 2,747.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.16, 13,478.02 and 2,747.10 is: 4,118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.16 : 13,478.02 = 2,747.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.16/13,478.02 = 2,747.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.16x = 13,478.02 × 2,747.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.16x = 37,025,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,025,468.74/8,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.90

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