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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.26, 13,489.88 and 2,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.26, 13,489.88 and 2,419.44 is: 3,629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.26 : 13,489.88 = 2,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.26/13,489.88 = 2,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.26x = 13,489.88 × 2,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.26x = 32,637,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,637,955.27/8,993.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.16

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