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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.52, 13,337.40 and 3,047.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.52, 13,337.40 and 3,047.72 is: 4,572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.52 : 13,337.40 = 3,047.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.52/13,337.40 = 3,047.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.52x = 13,337.40 × 3,047.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.52x = 40,648,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,648,660.73/8,890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.14

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