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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.81, 13,348.82 and 3,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.81, 13,348.82 and 3,059.52 is: 4,589.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.81 : 13,348.82 = 3,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.81/13,348.82 = 3,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.81x = 13,348.82 × 3,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.81x = 40,840,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,840,981.77/8,898.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.49

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