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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.57, 13,485.27 and 2,415.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.57, 13,485.27 and 2,415.81 is: 3,623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.57 : 13,485.27 = 2,415.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.57/13,485.27 = 2,415.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.57x = 13,485.27 × 2,415.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.57x = 32,577,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,577,850.12/8,989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.96

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