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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.47, 13,483.62 and 4,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.47, 13,483.62 and 4,312.80 is: 6,468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.47 : 13,483.62 = 4,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.47/13,483.62 = 4,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.47x = 13,483.62 × 4,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.47x = 58,152,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,152,156.34/8,989.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.92

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