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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.77, 13,489.29 and 2,751.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.77, 13,489.29 and 2,751.71 is: 4,128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.77 : 13,489.29 = 2,751.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.77/13,489.29 = 2,751.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.77x = 13,489.29 × 2,751.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.77x = 37,118,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,118,546.74/8,991.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.06

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