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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.92, 13,481.64 and 2,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.92, 13,481.64 and 2,748.60 is: 4,121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.92 : 13,481.64 = 2,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.92/13,481.64 = 2,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.92x = 13,481.64 × 2,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.92x = 37,055,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,055,635.70/8,989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.91

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