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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.48, 13,486.98 and 3,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.48, 13,486.98 and 3,145.76 is: 4,719.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.48 : 13,486.98 = 3,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.48/13,486.98 = 3,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.48x = 13,486.98 × 3,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.48x = 42,426,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426,802.20/8,990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.08

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