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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.42, 13,488.48 and 2,418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.42, 13,488.48 and 2,418.06 is: 3,626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.42 : 13,488.48 = 2,418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.42/13,488.48 = 2,418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.42x = 13,488.48 × 2,418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.42x = 32,615,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615,953.95/8,993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.65

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