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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.91, 13,486.14 and 2,750.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.91, 13,486.14 and 2,750.23 is: 4,124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.91 : 13,486.14 = 2,750.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.91/13,486.14 = 2,750.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.91x = 13,486.14 × 2,750.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.91x = 37,089,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,089,986.81/8,991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.82

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