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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.20, 13,485.30 and 2,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.20, 13,485.30 and 2,834.20 is: 4,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.20 : 13,485.30 = 2,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.20/13,485.30 = 2,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.20x = 13,485.30 × 2,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.20x = 38,220,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,220,037.26/8,990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.30

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