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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.68, 13,349.09 and 3,352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.68, 13,349.09 and 3,352.59 is: 5,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.68 : 13,349.09 = 3,352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.68/13,349.09 = 3,352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.68x = 13,349.09 × 3,352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.68x = 44,754,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,754,008.88/8,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,028.72

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