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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.76, 13,388.19 and 8,892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.76, 13,388.19 and 8,892.50 is: 13,241.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.76 : 13,388.19 = 8,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.76/13,388.19 = 8,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.76x = 13,388.19 × 8,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.76x = 119,054,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,054,479.58/8,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.87

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