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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.76, 13,343.01 and 4,510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.76, 13,343.01 and 4,510.36 is: 6,769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.76 : 13,343.01 = 4,510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.76/13,343.01 = 4,510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.76x = 13,343.01 × 4,510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.76x = 60,181,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,181,778.58/8,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.79

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