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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.72, 13,485.60 and 2,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.72, 13,485.60 and 2,416.80 is: 3,625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.72 : 13,485.60 = 2,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.72/13,485.60 = 2,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.72x = 13,485.60 × 2,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.72x = 32,591,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,591,998.08/8,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.07

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