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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.43, 13,492.85 and 4,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.43, 13,492.85 and 4,060.50 is: 6,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.43 : 13,492.85 = 4,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.43/13,492.85 = 4,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.43x = 13,492.85 × 4,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.43x = 54,787,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,787,646.52/8,990.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.00

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