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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.84, 13,336.96 and 3,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.84, 13,336.96 and 3,051.04 is: 4,575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.84 : 13,336.96 = 3,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.84/13,336.96 = 3,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.84x = 13,336.96 × 3,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.84x = 40,691,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,691,598.44/8,893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.26

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