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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.84, 13,347.60 and 3,705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.84, 13,347.60 and 3,705.76 is: 5,557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.84 : 13,347.60 = 3,705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.84/13,347.60 = 3,705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.84x = 13,347.60 × 3,705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.84x = 49,463,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,463,002.18/8,899.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.74

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