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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.31, 13,349.57 and 3,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.31, 13,349.57 and 3,060.02 is: 4,590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.31 : 13,349.57 = 3,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.31/13,349.57 = 3,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.31x = 13,349.57 × 3,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.31x = 40,849,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,849,869.14/8,899.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.23

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