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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.42, 13,484.16 and 2,749.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.42, 13,484.16 and 2,749.41 is: 4,124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.42 : 13,484.16 = 2,749.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.42/13,484.16 = 2,749.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.42x = 13,484.16 × 2,749.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.42x = 37,073,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073,484.35/8,989.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.12

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