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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.34, 13,350.61 and 2,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.34, 13,350.61 and 2,975.66 is: 4,464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.34 : 13,350.61 = 2,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.34/13,350.61 = 2,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.34x = 13,350.61 × 2,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.34x = 39,726,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,726,863.18/8,899.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.03

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