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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.73, 13,348.29 and 3,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.73, 13,348.29 and 3,055.25 is: 4,582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.73 : 13,348.29 = 3,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.73/13,348.29 = 3,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.73x = 13,348.29 × 3,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.73x = 40,782,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,782,363.02/8,898.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.94

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