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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.78, 13,338.06 and 3,045.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.78, 13,338.06 and 3,045.82 is: 4,569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.78 : 13,338.06 = 3,045.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.78/13,338.06 = 3,045.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.78x = 13,338.06 × 3,045.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.78x = 40,625,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,329.91/8,890.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.38

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