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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.56, 13,350.24 and 3,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.56, 13,350.24 and 3,055.38 is: 4,583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.56 : 13,350.24 = 3,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.56/13,350.24 = 3,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.56x = 13,350.24 × 3,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.56x = 40,790,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,790,056.29/8,899.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.38

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