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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.08, 13,350.24 and 2,975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.08, 13,350.24 and 2,975.40 is: 4,463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.08 : 13,350.24 = 2,975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.08/13,350.24 = 2,975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.08x = 13,350.24 × 2,975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.08x = 39,722,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,722,304.10/8,899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.64

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