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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.67, 13,487.37 and 3,146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.67, 13,487.37 and 3,146.82 is: 4,720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.67 : 13,487.37 = 3,146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.67/13,487.37 = 3,146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.67x = 13,487.37 × 3,146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.67x = 42,442,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,442,325.66/8,990.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,720.71

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