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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.30, 13,335.45 and 3,706.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.30, 13,335.45 and 3,706.30 is: 5,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.30 : 13,335.45 = 3,706.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.30/13,335.45 = 3,706.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.30x = 13,335.45 × 3,706.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.30x = 49,425,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425,178.34/8,890.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.45

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