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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.64, 13,485.90 and 2,665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.64, 13,485.90 and 2,665.16 is: 3,998.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.64 : 13,485.90 = 2,665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.64/13,485.90 = 2,665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.64x = 13,485.90 × 2,665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.64x = 35,942,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,942,081.24/8,989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.17

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