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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.38, 13,483.16 and 2,416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.38, 13,483.16 and 2,416.23 is: 3,624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.38 : 13,483.16 = 2,416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.38/13,483.16 = 2,416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.38x = 13,483.16 × 2,416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.38x = 32,578,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,578,412.67/8,989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.10

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