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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.91, 13,484.64 and 2,749.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.91, 13,484.64 and 2,749.23 is: 4,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.91 : 13,484.64 = 2,749.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.91/13,484.64 = 2,749.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.91x = 13,484.64 × 2,749.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.91x = 37,072,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,072,376.83/8,990.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.32

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