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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.84, 13,312.63 and 4,490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.84, 13,312.63 and 4,490.02 is: 6,729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.84 : 13,312.63 = 4,490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.84/13,312.63 = 4,490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.84x = 13,312.63 × 4,490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.84x = 59,773,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,773,974.95/8,881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.91

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