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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.80, 13,329.77 and 4,990.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.80, 13,329.77 and 4,990.01 is: 7,478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.80 : 13,329.77 = 4,990.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.80/13,329.77 = 4,990.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.80x = 13,329.77 × 4,990.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.80x = 66,515,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,515,594.00/8,893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.87

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