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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.45, 13,486.81 and 2,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.45, 13,486.81 and 2,664.50 is: 3,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.45 : 13,486.81 = 2,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.45/13,486.81 = 2,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.45x = 13,486.81 × 2,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.45x = 35,935,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,935,605.25/8,989.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.53

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