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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.91, 13,492.44 and 3,147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.91, 13,492.44 and 3,147.57 is: 4,723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.91 : 13,492.44 = 3,147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.91/13,492.44 = 3,147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.91x = 13,492.44 × 3,147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.91x = 42,468,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,468,399.37/8,990.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.48

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