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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.32, 13,349.58 and 3,060.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.32, 13,349.58 and 3,060.03 is: 4,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.32 : 13,349.58 = 3,060.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.32/13,349.58 = 3,060.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.32x = 13,349.58 × 3,060.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.32x = 40,850,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,850,115.29/8,899.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.25

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