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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.52, 13,485 and 2,748.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.52, 13,485 and 2,748.92 is: 4,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.52 : 13,485 = 2,748.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.52/13,485 = 2,748.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.52x = 13,485 × 2,748.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.52x = 37,069,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,069,186.20/8,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.60

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