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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.32, 13,482.72 and 4,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.32, 13,482.72 and 4,606.80 is: 6,909.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.32 : 13,482.72 = 4,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.32/13,482.72 = 4,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.32x = 13,482.72 × 4,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.32x = 62,112,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,112,194.50/8,989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.55

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