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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.97, 13,330.17 and 4,501.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.97, 13,330.17 and 4,501.17 is: 6,752.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.97 : 13,330.17 = 4,501.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.97/13,330.17 = 4,501.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.97x = 13,330.17 × 4,501.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.97x = 60,001,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,001,361.30/8,885.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,752.37

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