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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,896.70, 13,342.61 and 3,347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,896.70, 13,342.61 and 3,347.01 is: 5,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896.70 : 13,342.61 = 3,347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896.70/13,342.61 = 3,347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896.70x = 13,342.61 × 3,347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896.70x = 44,657,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,657,857.46/8,896.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.60

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