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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990, 13,485 and 2,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990, 13,485 and 2,834 is: 4,251

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990 : 13,485 = 2,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990/13,485 = 2,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990x = 13,485 × 2,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990x = 38,216,490
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,216,490/8,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251

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