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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.19, 13,483.43 and 2,414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.19, 13,483.43 and 2,414.81 is: 3,621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.19 : 13,483.43 = 2,414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.19/13,483.43 = 2,414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.19x = 13,483.43 × 2,414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.19x = 32,559,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,559,952.29/8,990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.72

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