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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.60, 13,486.55 and 3,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.60, 13,486.55 and 3,147.90 is: 4,721.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.60 : 13,486.55 = 3,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.60/13,486.55 = 3,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.60x = 13,486.55 × 3,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.60x = 42,454,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,454,295.01/8,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.55

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