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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.10, 13,474.35 and 4,605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.10, 13,474.35 and 4,605.30 is: 6,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.10 : 13,474.35 = 4,605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.10/13,474.35 = 4,605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.10x = 13,474.35 × 4,605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.10x = 62,053,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,053,424.06/8,990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.42

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