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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.28, 13,338.48 and 3,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.28, 13,338.48 and 3,050.92 is: 4,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.28 : 13,338.48 = 3,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.28/13,338.48 = 3,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.28x = 13,338.48 × 3,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.28x = 40,694,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,694,635.40/8,898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.31

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