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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.99, 13,357.92 and 7,057.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.99, 13,357.92 and 7,057.03 is: 10,600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.99 : 13,357.92 = 7,057.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.99/13,357.92 = 7,057.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.99x = 13,357.92 × 7,057.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.99x = 94,267,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,267,157.27/8,892.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.16

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