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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.47, 13,485.69 and 2,416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.47, 13,485.69 and 2,416.66 is: 3,624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.47 : 13,485.69 = 2,416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.47/13,485.69 = 2,416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.47x = 13,485.69 × 2,416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.47x = 32,590,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,590,310.74/8,990.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.98

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