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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.48, 13,476.66 and 3,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.48, 13,476.66 and 3,794.68 is: 5,688.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.48 : 13,476.66 = 3,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.48/13,476.66 = 3,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.48x = 13,476.66 × 3,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.48x = 51,139,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,139,612.17/8,989.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.83

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