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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.34, 13,485.33 and 2,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.34, 13,485.33 and 2,834.34 is: 4,251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.34 : 13,485.33 = 2,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.34/13,485.33 = 2,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.34x = 13,485.33 × 2,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.34x = 38,222,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,222,010.23/8,990.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.45

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