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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.67, 13,345.05 and 2,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.67, 13,345.05 and 2,974.52 is: 4,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.67 : 13,345.05 = 2,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.67/13,345.05 = 2,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.67x = 13,345.05 × 2,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.67x = 39,695,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,695,162.64/8,899.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.29

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