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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.44, 13,417.59 and 8,435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.44, 13,417.59 and 8,435.40 is: 12,590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.44 : 13,417.59 = 8,435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.44/13,417.59 = 8,435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.44x = 13,417.59 × 8,435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.44x = 113,182,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,182,738.69/8,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.63

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