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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.57, 13,346.61 and 3,054.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.57, 13,346.61 and 3,054.79 is: 4,581.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.57 : 13,346.61 = 3,054.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.57/13,346.61 = 3,054.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.57x = 13,346.61 × 3,054.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.57x = 40,771,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,771,090.76/8,899.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.24

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