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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.28, 13,474.68 and 3,441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.28, 13,474.68 and 3,441.12 is: 5,158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.28 : 13,474.68 = 3,441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.28/13,474.68 = 3,441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.28x = 13,474.68 × 3,441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.28x = 46,367,990.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,367,990.84/8,989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.14

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