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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.60, 13,487.38 and 2,417.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.60, 13,487.38 and 2,417.79 is: 3,626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.60 : 13,487.38 = 2,417.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.60/13,487.38 = 2,417.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.60x = 13,487.38 × 2,417.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.60x = 32,609,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,609,579.01/8,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.67

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