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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.69, 13,485.68 and 2,416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.69, 13,485.68 and 2,416.31 is: 3,623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.69 : 13,485.68 = 2,416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.69/13,485.68 = 2,416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.69x = 13,485.68 × 2,416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.69x = 32,585,605.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,585,605.07/8,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.97

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