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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.25, 13,482.92 and 2,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.25, 13,482.92 and 2,416.10 is: 3,623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.25 : 13,482.92 = 2,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.25/13,482.92 = 2,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.25x = 13,482.92 × 2,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.25x = 32,576,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,576,021.64/8,989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.89

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