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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.19, 13,489.74 and 2,418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.19, 13,489.74 and 2,418.84 is: 3,628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.19 : 13,489.74 = 2,418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.19/13,489.74 = 2,418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.19x = 13,489.74 × 2,418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.19x = 32,629,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,629,522.70/8,993.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.25

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