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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.10, 13,475.43 and 4,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.10, 13,475.43 and 4,601.52 is: 6,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.10 : 13,475.43 = 4,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.10/13,475.43 = 4,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.10x = 13,475.43 × 4,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.10x = 62,007,460.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,007,460.65/8,990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.30

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